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Raspberry Pi 5 8GB — Benchmarks & Specs

$80 MSRP2023

Bottom line: how fast is the Raspberry Pi 5 8GB?

At 720p (Low, Native), the Raspberry Pi 5 8GB averages 131 fps in OpenArena, per Raspberry Pi. For local LLM inference it generates 17.2 tokens/sec running llama3.2:1b at q4_K_M under ollama, per Local AI Master. In PassMark Integer Math (2.4GHz) it scores 14,544 MOps/Sec, per Raspberry Pi Forums / PassMark.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The Raspberry Pi 5 8GB is a sbc from the Pi 5 family released in 2023 from Raspberry Pi. It launched with a $80 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current Amazon listings. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 12 community AI inference reports, 1 measured game frame-rate result, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Raspberry Pi 5 8GB, comparing it against other sbcs in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Raspberry Pi 5 8GB by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
OpenArena 720p Low Native 131 fps — Raspberry Pi 2023-09-28

AI Inference Performance

Tokens per second under each model + quantization. Higher = faster generation. Bars compare runs across the same model.

Local LLM inference throughput on the Raspberry Pi 5 8GB, in generated tokens per second. Higher is better; each row links to the community report or benchmark database it came from.
Model Quantization Relative Tokens/sec VRAM used Source
llama3.2:1b q4_K_M ollama 17.2 tok/s — Local AI Master 2026-06-01
gemma3:1b q4_K_M ollama 13.0 tok/s 2.5 GB Stratosphere IPS Laboratory 2025-06-05
llama3.2:3b q4_K_M llama.cpp 12.0 tok/s — PiDiyLab 2026-04-09
llama3.2:1b q4_0 ollama 10.0 tok/s — Stratosphere Laboratory 2025-06-05
llama3.2:3b q4_K_M ollama 8.8 tok/s — Local AI Master 2026-06-01
BitNet B1.58 2B 4T 1.58-bit bitnet.cpp 8.0 tok/s — Stratosphere Laboratory 2025-06-05
llama3.1:7b q4_K_M llama.cpp 7.5 tok/s — PiDiyLab 2026-04-09
phi3.5:3.8b q4_K_M ollama 7.4 tok/s — Local AI Master 2026-06-01
Llama 3.2 3B Q4_K_M ollama 5.8 tok/s — aidatatools (Medium) 2024-10-22
TinyLlama 1.1B Chat Q8_0 llamafile 5.8 tok/s — aidatatools (Medium) 2024-04-15
qwen2.5:3b q4_0 ollama 5.5 tok/s — Stratosphere Laboratory 2025-06-05
Phi-2 Q4 llama.cpp 5.1 tok/s — DFRobot 2024-01-02

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Raspberry Pi 5 8GB — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark Integer Math (2.4GHz) 14,544 MOps/Sec Raspberry Pi Forums / PassMark 2023-11-29
PassMark Floating Point Math (2.4GHz) 11,313 MOps/Sec Raspberry Pi Forums / PassMark 2023-11-29
sysbench cpu (single-thread) 2,730 points Electronics For You 2025-01-04
PassMark CPU Mark (multi-thread) 2,226 CPU Mark Raspberry Pi Forums / PassMark 2023-11-02
Geekbench 6 multi 2,153 points Raspberry Pi Forums 2025-01-13
PassMark CPU Mark (2.4GHz stock) 2,102 CPU Mark Raspberry Pi Forums / PassMark 2023-11-29
glmark2 2,017 points PiMyLifeUp 2023-11-12
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core 1,604 pts Raspberry Pi 2023-09-28
Geekbench 6 multi 1,604 points Raspberry Pi 2023-10-20
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core 1,604 points Raspberry Pi Foundation 2023-10-20

Full Specifications

ram gb8
cpu cores4

Raspberry Pi 5 8GB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Raspberry Pi 5 8GB best used for?
Raspberry Pi 5 8GB is a sbc from the Pi 5 family. See the specs table and benchmark results below for performance context.
When was the Raspberry Pi 5 8GB released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Raspberry Pi 5 8GB launched in 2023 at a $80 MSRP. Street prices diverge from launch pricing over a product's lifetime — check the linked Amazon listings on this page for current availability.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Raspberry Pi 5 8GB compare to its predecessor?
Compare Raspberry Pi 5 8GB side-by-side against other sbcs on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Raspberry Pi 5 8GB?
Active Amazon listings aren't on file for this exact SKU yet. See the linked benchmark sources and the Compare tool for adjacent parts that may be in stock — and check the /benchmarks index for the latest curated picks in this category.

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