The Raspberry Pi 4 represents a significant upgrade to the popular single-board computer. In this review, we will take a detailed look at its specifications, performance, and application possibilities.
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has once again delighted enthusiasts and developers with the release of the Raspberry Pi 4. This new model offers a significant performance boost compared to its predecessors, making it an even more versatile tool for a wide range of tasks.
Technical Specifications
The Raspberry Pi 4 is available in several configurations, differing in RAM capacity (from 2GB to 8GB). The heart of the board is a 64-bit quad-core Broadcom BCM2711 Cortex-A72 processor clocked at 1.5 GHz. The VideoCore VI graphics processor provides support for OpenGL ES 3.0.
Key improvements include:
- Two micro-HDMI ports supporting display output up to 4K resolution at 60 Hz.
- Two USB 3.0 ports and two USB 2.0 ports for connecting peripherals.
- Gigabit Ethernet for fast network connectivity.
- Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) and Bluetooth 5.0.
- PCIe 1x connector (on the 8GB RAM model only).
- Power supply via USB-C.
Performance
Thanks to the more powerful processor and increased RAM, the Raspberry Pi 4 demonstrates a significant performance increase in various tasks, including web browsing, office applications, multimedia, and even light gaming. The support for dual 4K displays opens up new possibilities for creating workstations and multimedia centers.
Applications
The Raspberry Pi 4 finds application in a wide variety of fields:
- Home media centers.
- Smart home systems.
- Learning programming and electronics.
- Prototyping IoT devices.
- Small servers and network-attached storage.
- Retro gaming consoles.
Thanks to the active community and the large amount of available software, the possibilities of the Raspberry Pi 4 are virtually limitless.
For more information, visit the official Raspberry Pi website: www.raspberrypi.com