Raspberry Pi 5 2GB
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Geekbench 6
1,901
multi-core · 890 single-core
Power draw
6.1W load
Peak temp
87°C
stock cooling, sustained load
Price
$55.00
RRP
Performance Summary
Raspberry Pi's 5 runs on the Broadcom BCM2712, an ARM chip with 4 cores, and ships here with 2GB of RAM. Our benchmarks put its Geekbench 6 result at 1,901 multi-core and 890 single-core, with 7-Zip compression reaching 11,521 MIPS. Raw floating point throughput came in at 28.18 GFLOPS in Linpack. Thermal testing recorded a peak CPU temperature of 87°C under sustained load.
Detailed Reviews
Read our comprehensive reviews from bret.dk featuring data and benchmarks from sbc.compare:
CPU Performance
Processor performance across single and multi-core workloads
Geekbench 6
Higher Scores are Better
7-Zip Benchmark
Higher Scores are Better
High Performance Linpack
Higher Scores are Better
UnixBench
Higher Scores are Better
PassMark CPU
Higher Scores are Better
CPU Mining (cpuminer-multi)
Higher Hashrates are Better
Memory Performance
Memory bandwidth and throughput benchmarks
PassMark RAM
Higher Scores are Better
AI & LLM Performance
Large Language Model inference performance
Ollama LLM Benchmark
Higher Scores are Better
Storage Performance
Disk I/O throughput measured with FIO
fio Storage Performance - microSD
Higher Speeds are Better • Raspberry Pi 64GB (64GB microSD)
fio Storage Performance - M.2 NVMe
Higher Speeds are Better • Crucial P5 Plus (1024GB M.2 NVMe)
Network Performance
Ethernet and WiFi throughput measured with iPerf3
iPerf3 Network Performance
Higher Speeds are Better
Power & Thermal
Power consumption at idle and under various workloads
Power Consumption
Lower is "Better"
Cooling & Thermal Testing
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the Raspberry Pi 5?
In our testing the Raspberry Pi 5 scored 1,901 in Geekbench 6 multi-core and 890 in single-core, with 11,521 MIPS in multi-core 7-Zip compression.
How much power does the Raspberry Pi 5 use?
We measured the Raspberry Pi 5 drawing 6.1W under sustained CPU load.
How much does the Raspberry Pi 5 cost?
The Raspberry Pi 5 has a manufacturer's recommended price of $55.00 for the 2GB RAM configuration. Street prices vary by retailer and availability.
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