New 2GB Raspberry Pi 5 Features Smaller Die and 30% Lower Power Usage

Testing reveals optimized performance and reduced power consumption in the updated D0 stepping of the BCM2712 SoC.

Raspberry Pi 5's new 2GB version uses a BCM2712 SoC with a D0 stepping, featuring a 32.5% smaller die.
The updated chip reduces idle power consumption to 2.4W, a 30% decrease from previous versions.
Benchmark tests show the 2GB Pi 5 performs similarly to the 4GB and 8GB models, with some limitations due to lower memory.
Overclocking the 2GB model to 3.5 GHz significantly boosts performance, though 3.6 GHz proved unstable.
The new D0 stepping chip runs cooler and more efficiently, making it an attractive option for lightweight applications.