How to Overclock Your Raspberry Pi 5 to 2.8GHz

Want to boost the performance of your Raspberry Pi 5? You can safely overclock it from the stock 2.4GHz to 2.8GHz with just a few simple steps. Here’s how:

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Warning:

• Make sure you have a heatsink or fan installed
• Use a stable 5V 5A power supply
• Overclocking may cause instability or overheating

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Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open Terminal

Use SSH or open the terminal directly on your Pi.

2. Edit the config file

sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt

3. Add or update the overclock settings

arm_freq=2800
over_voltage=6

Note: If 2.8GHz is unstable, try arm_freq=2700 instead.

4. Save and Exit

Press Ctrl + X, then Y, then Enter to save.

5. Reboot your Pi

sudo reboot

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Check If It Worked

lscpu

You should see CPU max MHz: 2800.000

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Tips

• Check temps: vcgencmd measure_temp
• Test for stability with apps or benchmarks
• Use an active cooling case for better results

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With this overclock, your Raspberry Pi 5 will be faster for emulation, compiling, and multitasking!