Much faster overall, it’s not just the CPU that makes the Raspberry Pi 5 stand out; it’s the overall boost to the I/O system that really sets this mini-computer apart from its predecessor. Faster USB ports, dual 4K 60Hz monitors, dual camera support and a PCIe expansion port make this a computer ready for a much wider range of applications and peripherals.
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Much faster overall, it’s not just the CPU that makes the Raspberry Pi 5 stand out; it’s the overall boost to the I/O system that really sets this mini-computer apart from its predecessor. Faster USB ports, dual 4K 60Hz monitors, dual camera support and a PCIe expansion port make this a computer ready for a much wider range of applications and peripherals.
The Raspberry Pi 5 is significantly faster than its predecessor while costing almost the same price. Its only drawback, which is likely temporary, is that some older HATs and add-ons may not have have software support right away.
Overall the Raspberry Pi 5 is a big upgrade over the Raspberry Pi 4. The Raspberry Pi 5 delivers significantly better performance than the Raspberry Pi 4 that opens the door to many new opportunities with this low-cost Arm single board computer platform.
For anyone who found the Raspberry Pi 4 a little lackluster in the performance standings, the Raspberry Pi 5 is most definitely the answer — and it comes with all the usual benefits of the Raspberry Pi ecosystem, from a regularly-updated and well-maintained operating system to a populous and enthusiastic global user base. The ability to run two CSI cameras from a single board will also be of interest to those looking to play with stereo computer vision projects.
So, its been a while since the last Pi launched and again this is early days, but for that wait, the Pi 5 has brought a wealth of new features and interfaces on the board, and a considerable leap forward in processing power. We think this new Pi will open up many new possibilities and applications with its new additions, and is a very viable day-to-day desktop experience thanks to its increase in speed, which we think will enable people to do many things that was beyond the processing power of previous generations.