Raspberry Pi 4 vs. Raspberry Pi 5: 14 Key Differences

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By Arjun Vishnu

Published Oct 8, 2023

The new Raspberry Pi 5 has just arrived, but how does it compare with the Pi 4? Let's see how the two SBCs measure up head to head.

Raspberry Pi 5 offers significant hardware upgrades compared to Pi 4, including a faster processor, faster RAM, and more graphics power.
Pi 5 has a dedicated I/O chip that increases bandwidth and allows for faster storage devices and USB peripherals.
Pi 5 has additional features like a faster microSD port, faster USB 3.0 ports, PCIe connector, onboard real-time clock, standalone UART connector, and power button, but requires a new PSU for optimal performance.