Raspberry Pi 5
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Tested by Bret Weber Last updated
Geekbench 6
2,188
multi-core · 902 single-core
Power draw
6.5W load
Peak temp
87°C
stock cooling, sustained load
Price
$188.92
Expert Summary
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.
Price History
£140.00 at The Pi Hut, unchanged since 12 September 2026. Shown as $188.92: we convert at the daily exchange rate and only update the dollar price when the rate moves noticeably. Checked daily.
- Official store · The Pi Hut£140.00 ($188.92) In stock
Every figure above comes from hardware run in-house by Bret Weber, on the exact OS build, kernel, firmware and boot device listed here. Boards are tested to a fixed procedure so results stay comparable between them: see our testing methodology for how each benchmark is run.
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
CPU Mining (cpuminer-multi)
Higher Hashrates are Better
Memory Performance
Memory bandwidth and throughput benchmarks
GPU Performance
Graphics rendering with OpenGL and Vulkan, plus raw Vulkan compute throughput
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 2,188 in Geekbench 6 multi-core and 902 in single-core, with 12,000 MIPS in multi-core 7-Zip compression.
How much power does the Raspberry Pi 5 use?
We measured the Raspberry Pi 5 drawing 6.5W under sustained CPU load.
How much does the Raspberry Pi 5 cost?
The Raspberry Pi 5 sells for £140.00 ($188.92) at the official store (The Pi Hut) as of 25 October 2026 for the 8GB RAM configuration. The price has not changed since we began tracking it on 12 September 2026. Dollar prices are converted at the daily exchange rate; all prices are before tax and shipping.
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