Raspberry Pi introduces the Compute Module 5

The Compute Module 5 contains all the features you’ve come to know and love, but in a smaller package:

• A 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU
• A VideoCore VII GPU, supporting OpenGL ES 3.1 and Vulkan 1.3
• Dual 4Kp60 HDMI display output
• A 4Kp60 HEVC decoder
• Optional dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0
• 2 × USB 3.0 interfaces, supporting simultaneous 5Gbps operation
• Gigabit Ethernet, with IEEE 1588 support
• 2 × 4-lane MIPI camera/display transceivers
• A PCIe 2.0 x1 interface for fast peripherals
• 30 GPIOs, supporting 1.8V or 3.3V operation
• A rich selection of peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, SDIO, and PWM)

It is available with 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB of LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM, and with 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB of MLC eMMC non-volatile memory. 16GB SDRAM variants are expected to follow in 2025.

The Compute Module 5 retains mechanical compatibility with its predecessor, the Compute Module 4, connecting to customer carrier boards via a pair of high-density perpendicular connectors that expose all signals. Stability is enhanced by four M2.5 mounting holes positioned at the corners of the board.

There are minor changes to the module's pin-out and electrical behaviour. These primarily involve the removal of the two two-lane MIPI interfaces and the inclusion of two USB 3.0 interfaces. A detailed summary of these updates is available in the Compute Module 5 datasheet.

Accessories

Raspberry Pi has introduced a range of accessories designed to complement the new Compute Module 5 and maximise its functionality:

IO Board

Continuing the tradition of previous Compute Module generations, the Compute Module 5 comes with an accompanying IO Board. The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 IO Board exposes all module interfaces, serving as both a development platform and a reference baseboard. The design files for the IO Board are available in KiCad format, enabling faster time-to-market for designs based on the Compute Module 5.

The IO Board features:

• A standard 40-pin GPIO connector
• 2 × full-size HDMI 2.0 connectors
• 2 × 4-lane MIPI DSI/CSI-2 FPC connectors (22-pin, 0.5mm pitch cable)
• 2 × USB 3.0 connectors
• A Gigabit Ethernet jack with PoE+ support (requires a separate Raspberry Pi PoE+ HAT+)
• An M.2 M-key PCIe socket (for 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 modules)
• A microSD card socket (for use with Lite modules)
• An RTC battery socket
• A 4-pin fan connector

Power is provided by a USB-C power supply (sold separately).

IO case

Recognising that some users may deploy the IO Board and Compute Module combination as a standalone product, Raspberry Pi is offering a robust metal IO Case. This case transforms the setup into a complete, industrial-grade computer with all connectors accessible on one side. It includes an integrated fan, which can be connected to the IO Board's 4-pin fan connector to enhance thermal performance.

Cooler

To manage heat efficiently, the Raspberry Pi Cooler for Compute Module 5 has been introduced. This finned aluminium heatsink is designed to fit the module and comes with thermal pads for optimised heat transfer from the CPU, memory, wireless module, and eMMC. Despite being the most energy-efficient modular product from Raspberry Pi, the Cooler ensures reliable performance under load.

Antenna kit

Wireless-enabled variants of Compute Module 5 include an onboard PCB antenna and a UFL connector for external antenna options. The Raspberry Pi Antenna Kit, previously introduced for Compute Module 4, is fully compatible with Compute Module 5 and maintains FCC modular compliance when used.

Development kit

The Raspberry Pi Development Kit for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 comprises a Compute Module 5, an IO Board, and all the other accessories you need to start building your own design:

• CM5104032 (Compute Module 5, with wireless, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC storage)
• IO Case for Compute Module 5
• Compute Module 5 IO Board
• Cooler for Compute Module 5
• Raspberry Pi 27W USB-C PD Power Supply (local variant as applicable)
• Antenna Kit
• 2 × Raspberry Pi standard HDMI to HDMI Cable
• Raspberry Pi USB-A to USB-C Cable

Today’s launch includes early announcements of Compute Module 5-based products from commercial customers KUNBUS and TBS. Both companies, which have previously developed successful products using Raspberry Pi Compute Modules, have integrated the new module into their latest designs with support from Raspberry Pi. Additional customers are expected to unveil their own Compute Module 5-powered solutions in the coming weeks and months.

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