Is the Compute Module 5 a drop-in replacement for the CM4?

It uses the same two 100-pin connector footprint, but the pinout and added interfaces differ, so a CM4 carrier board needs checking or adapting before it will work fully.

What is the difference between the standard and Lite versions?

Standard modules include eMMC flash for storage. Lite variants omit it, so you provide storage on your carrier board, which suits cost-sensitive designs.

Does it include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?

Only on variants with the optional wireless module. Those are pre-certified, which saves radio certification work on your product.

What do I need to use one?

A carrier board with the two high-density connectors, a power supply and cooling. The Development Kit gives you a working carrier board to prototype with.

Can it run the same software as a Raspberry Pi 5?

Yes. It uses the same software stack, so Raspberry Pi OS and existing Pi 5 projects carry over with the right device tree and carrier setup.

How does it compare with the CM4?

It is much faster and adds PCIe, dual 4Kp60 HDMI and Gigabit Ethernet, while keeping the CM4's module size and connector style.

Where is the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 cheapest?

At componentbuy.com, for $50.00, 71% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5?

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings.

Where can I buy the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5?

12 stores we checked sell it, including componentbuy.com, Newark, DigiKey, NextWarehouse.com, ElectroPeak.

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What reviewers say

4.9 / 547 ratings

Owners rate it very highly, treating it as a straightforward way to get Raspberry Pi 5 performance into custom hardware. The recurring theme is that the CM4-compatible footprint keeps existing carrier boards viable, while the added interfaces open up designs the CM4 could not handle.

What people mention

Form factorPraisedOwners value that it keeps the CM4's two 100-pin connectors, so existing carrier boards can be reused.
PerformancePraisedReviewers describe it as delivering Raspberry Pi 5 speed in an embedded module.
InterfacesPraisedThe added PCIe, dual 4K HDMI and Gigabit Ethernet are cited as the main reason to move up from CM4.
Wireless modulePraisedThe optional certified Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module is seen as saving integration and certification effort.
Thermal designMixedIntegrators note that cooling is left to the carrier board and needs planning.
Setup effortMixedBring-up assumes embedded engineering skills and a custom carrier board.

About the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5

The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) is a system-on-module that brings the power of Raspberry Pi 5 to embedded applications. It is built around a Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 (Armv8) processor running at 2.4GHz. It is meant for use in custom systems and form factors.

The module offers dual 4Kp60 HDMI output and Gigabit Ethernet. A fully certified wireless module for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is optional. Compared with the Compute Module 4, it adds more I/O interfaces, which gives designers more options. It uses the same form factor as the CM4, with two 100-pin high-density connectors.

Memory comes in 2GB, 4GB, 8GB or 16GB LPDDR4-4267 SDRAM with ECC. Storage options are 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of eMMC flash. Lite variants have no eMMC flash, for cost-sensitive applications.

Processor

Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 (Armv8) at 2.4GHz

RAM options

2GB, 4GB, 8GB or 16GB LPDDR4-4267 SDRAM with ECC

eMMC options

0GB (Lite), 16GB, 32GB or 64GB

Video output

Dual 4Kp60 HDMI

Networking

Gigabit Ethernet

Wireless

Optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module, fully certified