Raspberry Pi 5
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Tested by Bret Weber Last updated
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.
Multiple benchmark runs available. Perfect for seeing how different OS versions, kernels, and carrier boards may impact performance numbers. For example, Raspberry Pi OS vs Ubuntu on the Raspberry Pi 5, or official vs third-party carrier boards for your CM5.
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.
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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