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ASUS Tinker Board S vs Radxa CM5: Comparison
ASUS Tinker Board S and Radxa CM5 differ on memory: ASUS Tinker Board S at 2GB LPDDR3, Radxa CM5 at 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4X, which puts Radxa CM5 ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Radxa |
| Memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4X |
| Model | Tinker Board S | CM5 |
| SoC | Rockchip RK3288 | Rockchip RK3588S2 |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A17 up to 1.8GHz | Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55) |
| Storage | 16GB onboard eMMC + microSD | Up to 128GB eMMC onboard |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS Tinker Board S | Radxa CM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $79.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
ASUS Tinker Board S
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Dated performance-wise, but the onboard eMMC still makes it a sensible pick for always-on signage and kiosk deployments.
Radxa CM5
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A drop-in RK3588-class upgrade for CM4 carrier designs, with a 6 TOPS NPU and up to 16GB of RAM.