# Raspberry Pi 5 vs 5b; the Difference?

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**Created:** [July 10, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-vs-5b-the-difference/57896 "2024-07-10T21:40:31Z")\
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**Author:** ![cameron](https://forum.endeavouros.com/user_avatar/forum.endeavouros.com/cameron/32/97759_2.png) [@cameron](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/cameron)\
**Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-vs-5b-the-difference/57896/1 "2024-07-10T21:40:31Z")

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Hi, I was wondering what the difference is between the Raspberry Pi 5 versus the 5b. I cannot find any information on what the 5b is. I was also wondering if EndeavourOS ARM would install fine on my 8 GB Raspberry Pi 5. Will the “5b” image work?

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**Author:** ![Pudge](https://forum.endeavouros.com/user_avatar/forum.endeavouros.com/pudge/32/17155_2.png) [@Pudge](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Pudge)\
**Post date:** [July 11, 2024, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-vs-5b-the-difference/57896/2 "2024-07-11T00:30:15Z")

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> [@cameron](#):
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> Hi, I was wondering what the difference is between the Raspberry Pi 5 versus the 5b. I cannot find any information on what the 5b is

There are two models available, Raspberry Pi 5 model A and Raspberry Pi 5 model B.

This page will answer all your questions. Scroll to the bottom of the pictures chart for Raspberry PI 5 model B

[https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/raspberry-pi.html#flagship-series](https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/raspberry-pi.html#flagship-series)

I have never seen a RPi 5 model A offered anywhere, in common use, for the most part I believe that RPi 5 and RPi 5 model B are essentially the same.

> [@cameron](#):
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> I was also wondering if EndeavourOS ARM would install fine on my 8 GB Raspberry Pi 5. Will the “5b” image work?

If your Raspberry Pi 5 has an ethernet port, double USB 3 connector, and double USB 2 connector, then it is a Raspberry Pi 5 model B. Use this image:

> **[Release rpi 5b image July 3, 2024 · endeavouros-arm/images](https://github.com/endeavouros-arm/images/releases/tag/rpi-5b-image)**
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> Latest image release for the Raspberry Pi 5b.
> Known problems:
> KDE Plasma with Wayland. yad and Wayland have a compatibility problem so must use x11 to utilize the
> Welcome screen and most other EnOS...

Just make sure you have an adequate heat sink and adequate power supply.

Here is a pic of my Raspberry Pi 5 model B with 8 GB RAM running Plasma on an external USB3 SSD enclosure.

![RPi5](https://forum.endeavouros.com/uploads/default/original/3X/9/5/95298b0824bd6595a864582aa8d0382b0617de89.jpeg)

> **[Amazon.com: GeeekPi Aluminum Heatsink Case for Raspberry Pi 5, Pi 5 Aluminum...](https://www.amazon.com/GeeekPi-Aluminum-Heatsink-Raspberry-Included/dp/B0CM9KRNXZ)**
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> Amazon.com: GeeekPi Aluminum Heatsink Case for Raspberry Pi 5, Pi 5 Aluminum Alloy Armor Case, Pi 5 Passive Cooling Case for Raspberry Pi 5 4GB/8GB (Raspberry Pi NOT Included) : Electronics

I hope you enjoy your RPi 5b.

Pudge