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The announcement of Raspberry Pi 5 has come as a huge shock. But not only is the new model itself a shock, but it comes with a number of really surprising features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we’re going to outline 5 surprising features of Raspberry Pi 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But first, let me tell you about the PiCockpit Raspberry Pi 5 Contest – where you can win a free Raspberry Pi 5!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contest & Newsletter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We know how frustrating it is to have to wait until October 23rd for a Raspberry Pi 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So we wanted to make it possible for you to play around with one as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So we\u2019ve set up a contest: What\u2019s the craziest thing you can come up with for Raspberry Pi 5?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Provided your idea doesn\u2019t destroy it, you can send us your idea and we\u2019ll enact it on ours \u2013 and write an article about it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll announce the winner here and on buyzero.de<\/a> on October 23rd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The winning idea (determined by us) will win a full Raspberry Pi 5 kit \u2013 including with a 27W USB-C Power Delivery (PD) Power Supply, a Raspberry Pi 5 case, an SD card, and a Raspberry Pi 5. All with free shipping within the EU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The runner-up will win a Raspberry Pi 5 with free shipping within the EU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So be sure to send in your ideas \u2013 you can comment below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that we’ve covered that, let’s get into the 5 surprising features of Raspberry Pi 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature #1: PCIe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Pi 5 surprised me the most with its PCIe interface, enabling the use of high bandwidth HATs with additional features. Of course, Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 had a PCIe interface that was accessible through the I\/O Board. And Raspberry Pi 4 had an internal <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, this device has a PCIe 2.0 x1 connector, making NVMe drives usable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PCIe 2.0 x1 provides 5GT\/s, meaning that with a single lane, you get a throughput 5 Gbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can utilize a PCIe HAT for SSD to connect high-speed NVMe SSDs to the Raspberry Pi. This dramatically enhances storage performance for data-intensive applications or high-speed local storage solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PCIe integration allows for high-speed network adapters like 10 GbE or 40 GbE cards. These are valuable for network applications requiring high data throughput, such as NAS systems or advanced networking projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the limited bandwidth of PCIe Gen 2.0 x1, it can still connect low-power graphics cards, beneficial for hardware-accelerated tasks, machine learning, or cryptocurrency mining projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to see the whole range of PCIe devices that could potentially be hooked up to a Pi, head over to Jeff Geerling’s PCIe device page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature #2: Wayland-Enabled Desktop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wayland replaces the old X11 display server protocol, offering a new graphics stack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wayland enhances security by isolating applications from each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike X11, Wayland does not allow one application to read or modify the graphics of another application. This isolation aims at preventing potential security vulnerabilities and makes it a safer choice for modern computing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For gamers, Wayland offers a superior experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reduced input lag and improved rendering can make a noticeable difference in fast-paced games. I wrote about how smooth it is playing DOOM on my Raspberry Pi 5<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature #3: Cryptography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to encryption and decryption, the Raspberry Pi 5 operates at an unprecedented level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Jeff Geerling, the Pi 5 speeds up cryptography by 45 times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check out more information about the ARMv8 cryptography extensions here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature #4: New Power Supply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new power supply is a particularly surprising feature, going by what people have written on the forums. And while it’s surprising, a lot of people aren’t thrilled with the new power supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, the new 27W USB-C Power Delivery (PD) Power Supply will deliver a maximum of 5A at 5.1V. It’s important to keep in mind that this new power supply is what will enable Raspberry Pi 5 to power a wider range of peripherals than previous models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The total power drawn from all four USB ports on Raspberry Pi 5 is limited, by default, to a nominal 600mA. When your Pi detects the 27W USB-C PD Power Supply, then it automatically increases this limit to a nominal 1.6A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 27W USB-C PD Power Supply is also capable of delivering 3A at 9V, 2.25A at 12V, and 1.8A at 15V to PD-compatible products. This means that if you do decide to get the new power supply, you’ll also be able to use it to charge other devices (like mobile phones).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As James Adams mentions in his sit-down interview with Eben Upton, it was a challenge to get the power supply to run at 5V\/5A, because that’s low voltage at a high current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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