Raspberry Pi 5 vs Raspberry Pi 4
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Tested by Bret Weber Last updated
Fastest
Raspberry Pi 5
2,188 GB6 multi-core
Best value
Raspberry Pi 5
11.6 GB6 pts/$ at $189
Most efficient
Raspberry Pi 4
5.2W under load
Comparison Summary
Here we line up the Raspberry Pi 5 and the Raspberry Pi 4, comparing specifications against benchmark numbers we measured ourselves on every board. Processor-wise, there is a clear winner. The Raspberry Pi 5 scores 2,188 in Geekbench 6 multi-core, 256% more than the Raspberry Pi 4 manages at 614. On performance per dollar the Raspberry Pi 5 comes out ahead, delivering 11.6 multi-core points per dollar at $188.92. If power budget matters, the Raspberry Pi 4 draws the least at 5.2W under load.
Read our individual reviews:
| Specification | Raspberry Pi 5 8GB RAM | Raspberry Pi 4 2GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Specifications | ||
| RAM Size | Standard | |
| Price | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB |
| SoC | ||
| Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores 4× Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz | 4 cores 4× Cortex-A72 @ 1.5GHz |
| Hardware Video Decode | Not Tested | H.264, HEVC, HEVC 10-bit Up to 4K60 |
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
PassMark CPU
Higher Scores are Better
CPU Mining (cpuminer-multi)
Higher Hashrates are Better
MAME: Street Fighter II: The World Warrior
Higher Speed is Better
Only this board has been tested so far, so there is nothing to compare against yet.
Memory Performance
Memory bandwidth and throughput benchmarks
GPU Performance
Graphics rendering with OpenGL and Vulkan, plus raw Vulkan compute throughput
glmark2 (OpenGL)
Higher Scores are Better
vkmark (Vulkan)
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)
Only this board has been tested so far, so there is nothing to compare against yet.
Network Performance
Ethernet and WiFi throughput measured with iPerf3
iPerf3 Network Performance
Higher Speeds are Better
Media & Video
Jellyfin transcoding and FFmpeg video decode and convert speed
Jellyfin Transcoding
Simultaneous real-time streams, more is better
Only this board has been tested so far, so there is nothing to compare against yet.
2 more scenarios and the CPU and hardware stream counts are in the benchmark table · every board ranked
Video Decoding
Software decoding on the CPU, higher fps is better
Only this board has been tested so far, so there is nothing to compare against yet.
8 more workloads and the hardware decode speeds are in the benchmark table · every board ranked
Power & Thermal
Power consumption at idle and under various workloads
Power Consumption
Lower is "Better"
Cooling & Thermal Testing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Raspberry Pi 5 or the Raspberry Pi 4?
The Raspberry Pi 5 is faster in our testing, scoring 2,188 in Geekbench 6 multi-core versus 614 for the Raspberry Pi 4, a 256% advantage.
Which board is the best value?
Of the boards in this comparison, the Raspberry Pi 5 offers the best performance per dollar: 11.6 Geekbench 6 multi-core points per dollar at $188.92.
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