Looking to dive into the world of Raspberry Pi? The Raspberry Pi 5 has been making waves since its release last year, offering options with 4GB or 8GB of RAM, but the real surprise comes with the newly released version: a Raspberry Pi 5 with 2GB of RAM for just $50.
Why settle for 4GB or 8GB when 2GB might be enough for you? Let’s explore the specs of the Raspberry Pi 5 2GB model:
- BCM2712D0 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU, D0 “cost-optimized” stepping
- 2GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM
- VideoCore VII GPU, supporting OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2
- Dual 4Kp60 HDMI display output
- … and much more!
But why opt for a lower RAM variant? The 2GB Raspberry Pi 5 utilizes a “cost-optimized” D0 stepping of the BCM2712 processor, reducing unnecessary logic and costs. This decision, combined with the reduced RAM, results in a $10 price drop compared to the higher RAM versions.
So, do you really need 4GB or 8GB of RAM for your Raspberry Pi 5? General usage might not need all that memory, but if you plan on running demanding applications or multiple displays, you might want to consider the 2GB option.
Ready to get your hands on the Raspberry Pi 5 2GB model? It’s available now from various resellers, so don’t miss out on this budget-friendly yet powerful device.