Raspberry Pi 5 8GB

The Raspberry Pi 5 with 8GB RAM represents a significant step up from the Raspberry Pi 4, though it comes with some caveats. The custom RP1 I/O controller delivers real performance improvements you'll actually notice in day-to-day use. The 8GB variant gives you breathing room for running multiple Docker containers or handling heavier desktop workloads without constantly checking RAM usage. The PCIe 2.0 interface finally lets you add proper NVMe storage without dealing with USB bottlenecks. You'll want active cooling though as this board runs hot under load. The community support remains unmatched, which matters when you inevitably hit a configuration issue at 2am.