Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi 5 (16GB)

Name: Raspberry Pi 5 (16GB)
Brand: Raspberry Pi
SKU: B0DSPYPKRG

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Bottom line: The Raspberry Pi 5: 16GB of RAM to run a desktop, emulators and background services at once; main trade-off: poE+ requires a separately purchased PoE+ HAT.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 16GB of RAM to run a desktop, emulators and background services at once
✓ 2.4GHz quad-core Cortex-A76 CPU with 2MB shared L3 cache
✓ VideoCore VII GPU supports OpenGL ES 3.1 and Vulkan 1.2
✓ Two USB 3.0 ports run at 5Gbps simultaneously for fast external storage
✓ Gigabit Ethernet with PoE+ support, plus dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0

Cons

✗ PoE+ requires a separately purchased PoE+ HAT
✗ 27W USB-C supply recommended for peak performance, so plan a matching adapter
✗ Arm CPU means x86-only software and emulators won't run natively
✗ 16GB is more memory than most retro emulation front-ends need

Manufacturer description

The Raspberry Pi 5 (16GB) pairs the newest Raspberry Pi board with 16GB of memory, giving you room for emulation, desktop use and home-lab projects. It runs on the Broadcom BCM2712 SoC, which has a 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU with cryptography extensions, 512KB of L2 cache per core and a 2MB shared L3 cache. Graphics come from a VideoCore VII GPU with OpenGL ES 3.1 and Vulkan 1.2 support, so emulators and front-ends that use modern graphics APIs can run on it. A new RP1 I/O controller handles the USB, Ethernet, camera, display and general-purpose interfaces. You get two USB…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Raspberry Pi 5 16GB good for retro game emulation?

It has a 2.4GHz quad-core Cortex-A76 CPU and a VideoCore VII GPU with OpenGL ES 3.1 and Vulkan 1.2 support. How well a game runs depends on the system and emulator, so check your emulator's Raspberry Pi 5 compatibility notes for the consoles you plan to play.

What power supply does the Raspberry Pi 5 need?

Raspberry Pi recommends its 27W USB-C Power Supply so the board can run at peak performance, especially with power-hungry USB devices connected.

Does the Raspberry Pi 5 support Power over Ethernet?

Yes. The Gigabit Ethernet port supports PoE+, but you need to add a separate PoE+ HAT to power the board this way.

What wireless connectivity does the Raspberry Pi 5 have?

It has dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). You can pair wireless controllers and keyboards without a USB dongle.

Does the Raspberry Pi 5 have a real-time clock?

Yes. The Renesas DA9091 power management IC includes a real-time clock. Check the official Raspberry Pi documentation for which external battery it needs to keep time while the board is unpowered.

Key Features

Broadcom BCM2712 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU, with cryptography extensions, 512KB per-core L2 caches and a 2MB shared L3 cache
Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0 / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
2 × USB 3.0 ports, supporting simultaneous 5Gbps operation / 2 × USB 2.0 ports
Gigabit Ethernet, with PoE+ support (requires separate PoE+ HAT)
The Raspberry Pi 27W USB-C Power Supply is recommended for delivering the power you need to keep you Raspberry Pi running at peak performance

Full Specifications

Brand	Raspberry Pi
CPU Model	Cortex
Model Name	Raspberry Pi 5
Connectivity	Bluetooth, USB-C, WiFi, 2.4GHz
Model Number	SC1113
Built-In Media	Raspberry Pi 5 (16GB)
Mfr Part Number	SC1113
Processor Brand	Broadcom
Processor Count	4
Processor Speed	2.4 GHz
Total Usb Ports	4
Compatible Devices	Computer, Headphones, Keyboard
RAM Memory Installed	16 GB
Wireless Compability	802.11ac
RAM Memory Technology	DDR4
Connectivity Technology	Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi
Memory Storage Capacity	16 GB
Item Dimensions L x W x H	3.55"L x 2.76"W x 1.18"H
Ram Memory Installed Size	16 GB

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