Raspberry Pi 5 16GB
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Geekbench 6
2,160
multi-core · 897 single-core
Power draw
6.1W load
3.1W idle
Peak temp
87°C
stock cooling, sustained load
Price
$245.00
RRP
Performance Summary
The Raspberry Pi 5 is an ARM single board computer built around the Broadcom BCM2712, pairing 4 CPU cores with 16GB of RAM in this configuration. Benchmarked on real hardware, it managed 2,160 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core (897 single-core) and pushed 12,015 MIPS through 7-Zip compression. It also delivered 37.93 GFLOPS in our Linpack run. Power draw measured 3.1W at idle and 6.1W under load, with the CPU peaking at 87°C during sustained stress.
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
TinyMemBench
Higher Bandwidth is Better
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 2,160 in Geekbench 6 multi-core and 897 in single-core, with 12,015 MIPS in multi-core 7-Zip compression.
How much power does the Raspberry Pi 5 use?
We measured the Raspberry Pi 5 drawing 3.1W at idle and 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 $245.00 for the 16GB RAM configuration. Street prices vary by retailer and availability.
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