Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi 5 (16GB)
The Raspberry Pi 5 (16GB) lands as a solid mid-range single board computer, built around 16 GB.
56/100
16 GBBCM2712802.11ac5.0
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Why we rate it
- PoE capable
- Above-average ram
- Above-average usb 3 ports
- No m.2 slot
- Below-average cores
Score profile
Scored against the single board computers classWhere the Raspberry Pi 5 (16GB) wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUBCM2712
Cores4
RAM16 GB
Ports
USB 3 ports2
USB 2 ports2
Ethernet1
Wireless and PoE
Wi-Fi802.11
Bluetooth5
PoE capableYes
More specs
WIFIYes
Gigabit ethernetYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowRaspberry Pi 5 (16GB) vs APBVIHL Banana Pi BPI-W3 Single Board Computer
Raspberry Pi 5 (16GB)Banana Pi BPI-W3 Single Board Computer
| Raspberry PiRaspberry Pi 5 (16GB)This page | APBVIHLBanana Pi BPI-W3 Single Board Computer | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56 /100 | 60 /100Better |
| RAM | 16 GBBetter | 8 GB |
| CPU | BCM2712 | Rockchip RK3588 |
| CPU cores | 4 | 8Better |
| WIFI | Yes | — |
Who it's for
Is the Raspberry Pi 5 (16GB) right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable single board computer for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need m.2 slot, in which case a higher-tier single board computer is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Raspberry Pi 5 (16GB) worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 56/100 against other single board computers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 48.
What stands out on the Raspberry Pi 5 (16GB)?
Its poe capable stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the iRasptek Starter Kit Raspberry Pi 5 16GB?
The iRasptek Starter Kit Raspberry Pi 5 16GB scores 58/100 versus this one at 56/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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