Raspberry Pi 5 Q&A: Insights from Elektor

Do you have questions about the Raspberry Pi 5? Elektor engineers have compiled a Raspberry Pi 5 Q&A to help you out. We welcome your input.

Do you have questions about the Raspberry Pi 5? Elektor engineers have compiled this Raspberry Pi 5 Q&A to help you out. We welcome your input. Join the discussion at the bottom of this page.

How does the Raspberry Pi 5 compare to the Raspberry Pi 4? What about its speed?

The Raspberry Pi 5 boasts a 2×-3× increase in CPU performance compared to the Raspberry Pi 4. It features a 64-bit quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor running at 2.4 GHz. The Raspberry Pi’s key features include:

64-bit quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor running at 2.4 GHz
VideoCore VII GPU, supporting OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2
Dual 4Kp60 HDMI display output with HDR support
4Kp60 HEVC decoder
LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM (4GB and 8GB available at launch)
Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 5.0/Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
microSD card slot, with support for high-speed SDR104 mode
2 × USB 3.0 ports, supporting simultaneous 5Gbps operation
2 × USB 2.0 ports
Gigabit Ethernet, with PoE+ support (requires separate PoE+ HAT)
2 × 4-lane MIPI camera/display transceivers
PCIe 2.0 x1 interface for fast peripherals (requires separate M.2 HAT or other adapter)
5V/5A DC power via USB-C, with Power Delivery support
Raspberry Pi standard 40-pin header
Real-time clock (RTC), powered from external battery
Power button

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When can I buy a Raspberry Pi 5?

The Raspberry Pi 5 will be available from October 23, 2023. Elektor is a Raspberry Pi Approved Reseller. Elektor has chosen not to accept pre-orders in its store due to limited initial stock for all approved resellers. Based on our past experiences, we believe this decision will prevent potential disappointment among our customers. We anticipate the first availability on October 23. We've already placed subsequent orders with Raspberry Pi, who are diligently working to fulfill the demand. You can sign up for stock alerts on the individual product pages at www.elektor.com/five. Simply provide your email address, and you'll be notified when the product is back in stock. We deeply appreciate your understanding and continued support!

Will previous versions of Raspberry Pi OS work with the Raspberry Pi 5?

According to Raspberry Pi, "You will need the latest version of Raspberry Pi OS, Bookworm, for your Raspberry Pi 5. Bookworm will launch in mid-October." Learn More

Does the Raspberry Pi 4 power supply work with the Raspberry Pi 5?

Raspberry Pi has indicated that you might have some issues using an under-powered supply because the Raspberry Pi 5 is a higher-performance computer. Raspberry Pi recommends a high-quality 5W 5A USB-C power supply (e.g., the Raspberry Pi 27W USB-C Power Supply).

Does the Raspberry Pi 5 fit in a Raspberry Pi 4 case?

No. Raspberry Pi recommends the Raspberry Pi Case for Raspberry Pi 5.

Visual Raspberry Pi 5 vs Raspberry Pi 4 for Raspberry Pi 5 Q&A

Does Raspberry Pi 5 need active cooling?

As with most computers, the Raspberry Pi 5 will perform best with active cooling. The Raspberry Pi Case for Raspberry Pi 5 includes an integrated fan.