Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi 5 1GB
The Raspberry Pi 5 1GB lands as a entry-level single board computer, built around 1 GB.
38/100
1 GBARM Cortex-A76VideoCore VIIWi-Fi 55.0
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Why we rate it
- microSD slot
- Above-average hdmi ports
- Above-average gpio pins
- No m.2 slot
- Below-average cores
Score profile
Scored against the single board computers classWhere the Raspberry Pi 5 1GB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUARM Cortex-A76
Cores4
RAM1 GB
GPUVideoCore VII
Ports
USB 3 ports1
HDMI ports2
Expansion and GPIO
GPIO pins40
microSD slotYes
Wireless and PoE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5
More specs
WIFIYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowRaspberry Pi 5 1GB vs Banana Pi Banana Pi BPI-R4
Raspberry Pi 5 1GBBanana Pi BPI-R4
| Raspberry PiRaspberry Pi 5 1GBThis page | Banana PiBanana Pi BPI-R4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38 /100 | 39 /100Better |
| RAM | 1 GB | 4 GBBetter |
| CPU | ARM Cortex-A76 | MediaTek MT7988A (Filogic 880) quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 (1.8GHz) |
| CPU cores | 4 | 4 |
| CPU max clock | — | 1.8 GHz |
| WIFI | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Raspberry Pi 5 1GB 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.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Raspberry Pi 5 1GB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 38/100 against other single board computers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.
What stands out on the Raspberry Pi 5 1GB?
Its microsd slot stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Banana Pi BPI-R3?
The Banana Pi BPI-R3 scores 39/100 versus this one at 38/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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