The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced immediate availability of a new 1GB version of the Raspberry Pi 5, marking a significant expansion of its affordable computing platform.
The new entry-level model arrives at $45, making high-performance computing more accessible to budget-conscious consumers and developers worldwide.
The 1GB Raspberry Pi 5 retains all the flagship capabilities that have made the platform popular among hobbyists, educators, and professionals.
It features a powerful quad-core 2.4GHz Arm Cortex-A76 processor, dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity, and a PCI Express port for expandable storage and peripherals.
These specifications ensure users get enterprise-grade computing power at a fraction of the cost of traditional computers.
FeatureSpecificationProcessorQuad-core 2.4GHz Arm Cortex-A76RAM1GBWi-FiDual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz)ExpansionPCI Express port for storage and peripheralsPrice$45Use CasesEducational projects, IoT applications, lightweight servers
The launch comes as the Raspberry Pi Foundation addresses the unprecedented rise in LPDDR4 memory costs, mainly driven by competition from artificial intelligence infrastructure projects.
To maintain memory supplies and navigate an increasingly constrained market anticipated for 2026. The organization has announced strategic price increases across select Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5 products.
These adjustments mirror previous increases announced in October for Compute Module products. The pricing structure reflects the foundation’s commitment to affordability while maintaining operational sustainability.
Higher-capacity models experience more significant increases: Lower-capacity variants of Raspberry Pi 4, older Raspberry Pi 3+ models, and Raspberry Pi Zero products maintain their existing prices, providing continued options for cost-sensitive users.
Raspberry Pi 5 Pricing Changes
Memory CapacityOld PriceNew PricePrice IncreasePercentage Increase2GB$50$55$510%4GB$60$70$1016.7%8GB$80$95$1518.75%16GB$120$145$2520.8%
Raspberry Pi 4 Pricing Change
Memory CapacityOld PriceNew PricePrice IncreasePercentage Increase4GB$55$60$59.1%8GB$75$85$1013.3%
The 16GB Compute Module 5, which remained unchanged during October’s price adjustment, now sees a $20 increase.
The Raspberry Pi Foundation believes the current memory shortages are temporary and continues its mission to provide affordable, high-performance computers worldwide.
Leadership emphasizes its commitment to unwinding these price increases once memory market conditions stabilize and competitive pressures from AI infrastructure projects ease.
The new 1GB Raspberry Pi 5 offers developers and makers a powerful, affordable entry into the ecosystem, combining modern processors with essential connectivity at a low price.
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