Raspberry Pi 5 (16GB)
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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…
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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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