Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Processor | Broadcom BCM2711 Quad-core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.5GHz |
| Memory Options | 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB LPDDR4-3200 SDRAM |
| Storage Interface | eMMC Flash storage options ranging from 0GB to 32GB |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, Dual-band 802.11ac wireless LAN, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Video Output | 2x Micro-HDMI ports supporting up to 4Kp60 resolution |
| GPIO Interface | Standard Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO header compatible footprint |
| PCI Express | 1x Lane PCI Express 2.0 interface for high-speed peripherals |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +50°C ambient temperature range for industrial use |
| Power Supply | 5V DC via GPIO pins or dedicated power connector on carrier board |
| Dimensions | 55mm x 30mm x 4.7mm (Compute Module only, excluding connectors) |
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 5/5
PCIe support is a game changer
Being able to attach a Coral TPU or an SSD directly via PCIe makes this module superior to previous generations for robotics applications. Boot speeds with eMMC are incredibly fast.
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great module, requires specific carrier
Excellent performance and form factor for embedded applications. Just remember you cannot use this standalone; you must design or buy a carrier board. The lack of included heatsink in some SKUs was a minor surprise.
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for custom industrial projects
The CM4 is exactly what I needed for my custom carrier board design. The eMMC version ensures reliable boot times, and the PCIe lane allows me to connect a fast NVMe drive easily. Documentation is solid as always.
Anonymous
Mar 07, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable for production units
We deployed fifty of these in our latest smart gateway product. They have been running 24/7 for six months without a single failure. The industrial temperature rating gives us peace of mind.
Anonymous
Mar 07, 2026
Rating: 3/5
Good but expensive for hobbyists
The performance is great, but the total cost adds up quickly when you need to buy the official IO board or design your own. For simple learning, a standard Pi 4 might be more cost-effective.
Anonymous
Mar 03, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid update to the CM3+
Significant upgrade in CPU and GPU performance compared to the CM3+. The dual HDMI output is useful for digital signage projects. Wish the Wi-Fi antenna connector was external by default on all variants.
Q: Does this module come with a heatsink attached?
A: No, the Compute Module 4 does not come with a pre-attached heatsink. Thermal management depends on the carrier board design and the specific application requirements.
Q: What is the maximum resolution supported on the dual displays?
A: The CM4 supports dual 4K displays at 30Hz or a single 4K display at 60Hz via its two micro-HDMI ports, provided your carrier board breaks out these connections correctly.
Q: Can I use a standard microSD card with this module?
A: It depends on the SKU. Models with eMMC storage do not support booting from an external microSD card unless the carrier board provides a specific SD slot wired for it, but the primary storage is internal. Lite versions without eMMC require external storage.
Q: How do I flash the OS onto the eMMC version?
A: You need to use the rpiboot utility on a host computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux) connected via the USB OTG port to mount the eMMC as a mass storage device, then write the image using standard tools like BalenaEtcher.
Q: Is the GPIO pinout compatible with Raspberry Pi 4 HATs?
A: The electrical signaling is compatible, but the physical form factor is different. You cannot plug a standard HAT directly onto the CM4; you must route the GPIO signals through your custom carrier board to a standard 40-pin header.
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