Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 – (2GB–16GB RAM)
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 – (2GB–16GB RAM)
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The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) brings the full power and performance of the Raspberry Pi 5 to a compact system-on-module (SoM) design, purpose-built for industrial and embedded applications. Featuring the Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor @ 2.4GHz, the CM5 offers desktop-class computing performance in a flexible, small form factor ideal for integration into custom systems.
With up to 8GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM, optional eMMC flash storage (up to 64GB), and a choice of Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 5.0 wireless connectivity, the Compute Module 5 provides unmatched versatility and scalability for product developers, OEMs, and advanced hobbyists.
Key Features
- Broadcom BCM2712 Quad-Core Cortex-A76 CPU @ 2.4GHz – same next-gen processor as Raspberry Pi 5
- LPDDR4-4267 SDRAM with ECC – 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB memory options
- Optional eMMC Flash Storage – 0GB (Lite), 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB variants
- Dual 4Kp60 HDMI Output – supports dual 4K displays simultaneously
- Advanced Graphics – OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2, and 4Kp60 HEVC hardware decoder
- Dual-band Wireless Connectivity – 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.0 with BLE
- Flexible Antenna Design – onboard or external antenna option with modular certification
- Rich I/O Interfaces – PCIe Gen 2, USB 3.0, CSI/DSI camera and display support, multiple GPIOs
- Wide Operating Range – industrial-grade temperature range (-20°C to +85°C)
- Compact Design – 55mm × 40mm × 4.7mm, perfect for embedded systems
Processor & Performance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | Broadcom BCM2712, Quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 (Armv8) @ 2.4GHz |
| GPU | VideoCore VII supporting OpenGL ES 3.1 & Vulkan 1.2 |
| Video Decoder | 4Kp60 HEVC |
| Cache | Per-core L2 cache + shared L3 cache |
The Compute Module 5 delivers the same high performance as the Raspberry Pi 5 but in a space-saving module designed for OEM integration and embedded solutions.
Memory & Storage Options
- RAM: 1GB / 2GB / 4GB / 8GB LPDDR4-4267 SDRAM (with ECC support)
- Storage: 0GB (Lite), 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB eMMC Flash
A Lite version (without onboard eMMC) allows developers to use external storage for cost-sensitive or custom applications.
Display & Camera Interface
- 2 × HDMI 2.0 ports – dual 4Kp60 output
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2 × 4-lane MIPI ports – support for both CSI (camera) and DSI (display) interfaces
- Flexible configuration allows multiple combinations for camera and display integration.
Connectivity
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 2.4GHz / 5GHz 802.11 b/g/n/ac wireless LAN |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 with BLE |
| Antenna | Onboard trace or external antenna (software switchable) |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet via baseboard interface |
| PCIe | 1 × PCIe Gen 2 (5Gbps) root complex |
| USB | 2 × USB 3.0 (5Gbps) + 1 × USB 2.0 |
| GPIOs | Up to 30 GPIO pins (1.8V / 3.3V logic levels) |
Peripheral Interfaces
- Up to 5 × UART
- Up to 5 × I²C
- Up to 5 × SPI
- 1 × SDIO Interface
- 1 × DPI (Parallel RGB Display)
- 1 × I²S Audio Interface
- Up to 4 × PWM Channels
- Up to 3 × GPCLK Outputs
Power & Operating Conditions
- Power Input: Single +5V PSU (supports USB PD up to 5A @ 5V)
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +85°C (industrial-grade)
- Dimensions: 55mm × 40mm × 4.7mm
- Mounting: 4 × M2.5 mounting holes
Ordering Information
Each Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 variant is identified by its part number, indicating wireless, RAM, and eMMC capacity.
| Wireless | RAM | Storage | Example Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| No | 2GB | 16GB | CM5002016 |
| Yes | 4GB | 32GB | CM5104032 |
| No | 8GB | Lite | CM5008000 |
| Yes | 8GB | 32GB | CM5108032 |
Example Code Format: CM5[Wireless][RAM][eMMC]
(e.g., CM5102032 = Wireless + 2GB RAM + 32GB eMMC)
The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 delivers desktop-class performance in an embedded form factor — making it the perfect choice for engineers, developers, and product designers seeking performance, reliability, and flexibility in one powerful module.
