The Raspberry Pi 5 has come a long way since its launch, offering a well-rounded package with multiple memory options, making it a great investment for both DIY projects and commercial undertakings.
Whether you are building a homelab, exploring IoT, or are looking for the next thing after dabbling around the world of Linux, an SBC such as this is a great choice for getting started on your DIY journey.
A recent announcement confirms what we've been hearing about a new version with more memory. Let’s dive in and take a closer look!
Raspberry Pi 5 16GB: What To Expect?
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Something that was speculated a few days ago has now become a reality with the launch of the Raspberry Pi 5 16 GB variant. It is an SBC that's packed with all the same bells and whistles as the typical Raspberry Pi 5, but with extra RAM.
The Raspberry Pi team increased memory to unlock more powerful use cases, like running large language models (LLMs), performing computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and supporting memory-intensive Linux distributions.
The memory chip in use is manufactured by Micron, who have put together a single package with eight 16Gbit LPDDR4X dies to make this possible.
Seeing this, I can’t help but imagine a 16 GB Raspberry Pi 500. It’d be perfect with the Raspberry Pi Monitor, but there’s no sign of it existing yet.
Alongside the memory upgrade, Raspberry Pi has launched Carbon Removal Credit, an initiative that allows users to offset the environmental impact of their devices. For $4, anyone can mitigate the emissions associated with the production and disposal of a Raspberry Pi.
Priced at $120, the Raspberry Pi 5 16GB joins the rest of the lineup with 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB models. You can get this from the official website, which lists authorized resellers grouped according to region.
Ankush Das
