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Compare hardware models
Compare manufacturer-published hardware. A specification match still does not prove third-party component compatibility.
Comparison adjusted. Only models in the same device category can be compared together.
Comparing within Single-board Computer.
First model
Second model
| Specification | Raspberry PiRaspberry Pi 5 | Banana PiBPI-M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Device category | Single-board Computer | Single-board Computer |
| Release year | 2023 | 2020 |
| Drive bays | ||
| Processor | Broadcom BCM2712 | Amlogic S905X3 |
| CPU cores | 4 | 4 |
| Memory slots | 0 | 0 |
| Official max memory | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| NVMe slots | 0 | 0 |
| Networking | Gigabit Ethernet · dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Evidence source | Manufacturer page cited | Manufacturer page cited |