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ASUS Tinker Board 3N vs Milk-V Mars: Comparison
ASUS Tinker Board 3N vs Milk-V Mars: the gpu model difference
They are built to different briefs, and gpu model shows it, ASUS Tinker Board 3N Arm Mali-G52 against Milk-V Mars Mali-G52 2EE. Add memory to that, 4 GB on the ASUS Tinker Board 3N versus 8 GB on the Milk-V Mars, and the pattern holds. There is a split on power input as well, 12 to 24V DC on the ASUS Tinker Board 3N versus 5V/3A USB-C on the Milk-V Mars. Soc model is not the same on both, Rockchip RK3568, quad-core Cortex-A55 on the ASUS Tinker Board 3N versus Rockchip RK3566, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz on the Milk-V Mars.
ASUS Tinker Board 3N vs Milk-V Mars: which one fits your build
Take the ASUS Tinker Board 3N for industrial, kiosk, and embedded deployments needing dual LAN and modular connectivity expansion. Avoid it for hobbyist projects and beginners, the Raspberry Pi 5's ecosystem and community support are a better fit there. The Milk-V Mars is the one to take for budget GPIO projects reusing existing Pi 4 HATs/cases and basic NPU-accelerated vision on a tight budget, though it is not the pick for peak single-thread CPU performance needs and buyers wanting the largest tutorial/community base. Our rating of the ASUS Tinker Board 3N (7/10): an industrial-first board where dual LAN and modular M.2 connectivity matter more than raw compute. Our rating of the Milk-V Mars (6.8/10): A smart budget play for anyone who already owns Pi 4 HATs or cases and wants to save money without changing their physical setup.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- ASUS
- Milk-V Mars
- Milk-V
Model Number
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- Tinker Board 3N
- Milk-V Mars
- Mars
Memory
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- 4 GB-50%
- Milk-V Mars
- 8 GBBest
SoC Model
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- Rockchip RK3568, quad-core Cortex-A55
- Milk-V Mars
- Rockchip RK3566, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Model
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- Arm Mali-G52
- Milk-V Mars
- Mali-G52 2EE
Power Input
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- 12 to 24V DC (barrel jack or 4-pin header)
- Milk-V Mars
- 5V/3A USB-C
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS Tinker Board 3N if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Milk-V Mars if you want the higher memory (8 GB vs 4 GB).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS Tinker Board 3N | Milk-V Mars |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $45.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
ASUS Tinker Board 3N
7 / 10 Expert Rating
An industrial-first board where dual LAN and modular M.2 connectivity matter more than raw compute.
Milk-V Mars
6.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A smart budget play for anyone who already owns Pi 4 HATs or cases and wants to save money without changing their physical setup.