Raspberry Pi 5 Set for 16GB RAM Upgrade This Week


Raspberry Pi 5 Set for 16GB RAM Upgrade This Week

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is kicking off 2025 with a bang, according to a recent report from Notebookcheck. Sources suggest that a 16GB RAM version of the popular Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer is slated for release on January 8th.

Busy End to 2024 for Raspberry Pi

This news comes hot on the heels of a busy end to 2024 for the Foundation, which saw the launch of the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, Pico 2 W, Touch Display 2, Raspberry Pi SSD Kit, and USB 3 Hub. While the company previously hinted at a 16GB variant of the Compute Module 5 "sometime next year," this latest leak suggests the Raspberry Pi 5 will be the first to receive the RAM upgrade.

16GB Pi 5 Already Shipping?

Interestingly, Notebookcheck's source indicates that versions of the Pi 5 with markings for 16GB of RAM are already shipping, though without the additional memory installed. This seemingly confirms that the necessary hardware is in place and a 16GB Compute Module 5 may not be far behind.

Pricing Still Unknown

Pricing for the 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 remains unknown at this time. However, this upgrade will undoubtedly be welcomed by enthusiasts and developers alike, opening up new possibilities for demanding applications like AI development and complex simulations.

This is a developing story, and we will continue to update as more information becomes available.


Source:  Notebookcheck -Raspberry Pi 5: Popular single-board computer to receive 16 GB RAM refresh sooner than expected

Image:  tw19831113 from Pixabay

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