Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8 GB
187,80 € INCL. VAT
- Official Raspberry Pi 4 with 8 GB of LPDDR4, the maximum in the range
- Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, dual-band Wi-Fi and dual 4K
- Designed for self-hosted servers, Docker containers, personal cloud and clusters
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- Description
Description
Raspberry Pi 4 8 GB (Model B): the best-equipped Raspberry Pi 4 for servers and containers
The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8 GB is the most generous version of the Raspberry Pi 4. Its 8 GB of LPDDR4 leaves room for many containers, a personal cloud, a database or a cluster node, while keeping the connectivity and accessory ecosystem of the Raspberry Pi 4.
Highlights
- 8 GB RAM, the maximum in the Raspberry Pi 4 range.
- Cortex-A72 at 1.8 GHz 64-bit on current boards.
- Gigabit Ethernet and USB 3.0 for a file server or booting from an SSD.
- Dual 4K display for a development workstation.
- PoE possible with a separate HAT.
- In production until at least 2034.
Technical specifications
| Features | Raspberry Pi 4 Model B |
|---|---|
| Processor | Broadcom BCM2711, 4-core 64-bit Cortex-A72 (Arm v8) at 1.8 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB LPDDR4 with on-die ECC |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11ac 2.4 and 5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 BLE |
| USB | 2 x USB 3.0 and 2 x USB 2.0 |
| Video | 2 x micro-HDMI up to 4Kp60, H.265 4Kp60 decoding |
| Camera and display | 2-lane MIPI CSI and 2-lane MIPI DSI (15-pin connectors) |
| GPIO | standard 40-pin header |
| Storage | microSD reader, USB boot supported |
| Power supply | USB-C 5 V 3 A minimum, PoE with separate HAT |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 50 °C |
| Production | until at least January 2034 |
Which one should you choose?
| Model | Memory | Processor | For what use? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 4 4 GB | 4 GB | Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz | office work, home automation, a few containers |
| Raspberry Pi 4 8 GB (this product) | 8 GB | Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz | many containers, personal cloud, cluster |
| Raspberry Pi 5 8 GB | 8 GB | Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz | same uses with 2 to 3 times more power |
| Raspberry Pi 5 16 GB | 16 GB | Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz | local AI, virtualization, large databases |
Our advice: choose 8 GB if you stack services or want a uniform cluster node alongside a fleet of Raspberry Pi 4 boards. For computing power and NVMe storage, the Raspberry Pi 5 takes over.
Compatibility and pitfalls to avoid
- Display : the outputs are micro-HDMI, so plan for a cable or adapter to HDMI.
- Power supply : 5 V 3 A minimum via USB-C; an undersized phone charger causes undervoltage warnings.
- Raspberry Pi 5 accessories not compatible: M.2 PCIe HAT, official Pi 5 case, PoE+ HAT dedicated to the Pi 5.
- USB : USB devices share a maximum of 1.2 A; for a power-hungry drive, use a powered hub.
- Cooling : under sustained load in a closed case, add cooling to avoid frequency throttling.
Recommended accessories
- official Raspberry Pi 15.3 W USB-C power supply : 5.1 V 3 A, the right rating for the Raspberry Pi 4.
- Official Raspberry Pi 4 case : protection and access to all ports.
- official micro-HDMI to HDMI cable : essential for connecting a display.
- Raspberry Pi PoE+ HAT: power and network over a single Ethernet cable, built-in fan.
Uses and projects
- Personal cloud : setting up a cloud server with a Raspberry Pi.
- Cluster : our Kubernetes k3s tutorial in a 10-inch rack.
- Container server : self-hosted applications managed with Docker.
- Development workstation on ARM64 with two screens.
Frequently asked questions
4 GB or 8 GB: which one to choose?
The processor is identical. The 8 GB is useful when several demanding applications run at the same time (containers, databases, heavily loaded browser).
Do I need a 64-bit operating system to use the 8 GB?
A 32-bit system sees all the memory, but each process remains limited to about 3 GB. Raspberry Pi OS 64-bit is therefore recommended to take full advantage of it.
Can it boot from an SSD?
Yes, on a USB 3.0 SSD with an up-to-date bootloader: faster boot and better write endurance than a microSD card.
Is there an equivalent Compute Module?
Yes, the Compute Module 4 comes in an 8 GB version, with or without eMMC, to integrate the same processor into a product.
Is it suitable for 24/7 use?
Yes, with an official power supply, suitable cooling and storage designed for continuous writing.
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