Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi 5 4GB
The Raspberry Pi 5 4GB lands as a entry-level single board computer, built around 4 GB.
36/100
4 GBBCM2712802.11ac5.0
£150best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- PoE capable
- 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 4GB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUBCM2712
Cores4
RAM4 GB
Ports
USB 3 ports2
USB 2 ports2
Ethernet1
Wireless and PoE
Wi-Fi802.11
Bluetooth5
PoE capableYes
More specs
WIFIYes
Gigabit ethernetYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowRaspberry Pi 5 4GB vs Banana Pi Banana Pi BPI-F3
Raspberry Pi 5 4GBBanana Pi BPI-F3
| Raspberry PiRaspberry Pi 5 4GBThis page | Banana PiBanana Pi BPI-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36 /100 | 41 /100Better |
| RAM | 4 GBBetter | 2 GB |
| CPU | BCM2712 | SpacemiT K1 RISC-V |
| CPU cores | 4 | 8Better |
| WIFI | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Raspberry Pi 5 4GB 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.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Raspberry Pi 5 4GB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 36/100 against other single board computers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.
What stands out on the Raspberry Pi 5 4GB?
Its poe capable stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Raspberry Pi 5 1GB?
The Raspberry Pi 5 1GB scores 38/100 versus this one at 36/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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