$50 2GB Raspberry Pi 5 comes with a lower price and a tweaked, cheaper CPU
The Raspberry Pi Foundation launched a 2GB Raspberry Pi 5 for $50, featuring a cost-effective SoC while maintaining performance. It's suitable for specific tasks but less versatile than the 4GB version.
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The Raspberry Pi Foundation has launched a new 2GB version of the Raspberry Pi 5, priced at $50, which is $10 less than the 4GB model and $30 less than the 8GB version. This new model features a revised Broadcom BCM2712C1 system-on-chip (SoC) that is cheaper to manufacture, having removed unused functionalities to reduce costs. Despite these changes, the 2GB version remains functionally identical to its predecessors, maintaining the same quad-core processor, multimedia capabilities, and PCI Express bus. The price reflects a recovery from previous shortages, although it is still higher than the original $35 price point of earlier models. The 2GB Raspberry Pi 5 is suitable for various applications, including retro gaming and lightweight server tasks, but users may find the 4GB version more versatile for future projects. The new model is available for order from various retailers and is expected to be widely accessible soon.
- The new 2GB Raspberry Pi 5 is priced at $50, making it cheaper than the 4GB and 8GB versions.
- It features a revised, cost-effective Broadcom BCM2712C1 SoC while retaining the same performance capabilities.
- The launch indicates improved stock availability following previous shortages.
- The 2GB model is ideal for specific applications but may not be as future-proof as the 4GB version.
- The product is available for order from multiple retailers, with wider distribution expected shortly.
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13 commentsI'll gladly pay the $30 for 8GB (4x) more ram. Pretty much every time.
If it's really a low resource situation, I wouldn't bother with a Pi and would go for an ESP* system instead. Like everyone already does.
Seems like an odd situation. Did Broadcom want to sell the BCM2712 to other customers and insisted on the more expensive design?
Price no longer match the reality, if you haven't already, look elsewhere, much better alternatives exist, much cheaper
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