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ASUS Tinker Board S vs Radxa ROCK 5B+: Comparison
ASUS Tinker Board S and Radxa ROCK 5B+ differ on processor: ASUS Tinker Board S at Quad-Core Cortex-A17 up to 1.8GHz, Radxa ROCK 5B+ at Rockchip RK3588, octa-core (4x 2.2-2.4GHz performance + 4x efficiency cores).
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Radxa |
| Memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | Up to 32GB |
| Model | Tinker Board S | Radxa ROCK 5B+ |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A17 up to 1.8GHz | Rockchip RK3588, octa-core (4x 2.2-2.4GHz performance + 4x efficiency cores) |
| Storage | 16GB onboard eMMC + microSD | M.2 M-key NVMe slot (rear-mounted) |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, HDMI, 40-pin GPIO (Pi layout) | USB 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI in and out, official PoE HAT support |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS Tinker Board S | Radxa ROCK 5B+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ROCK 5B+
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The most thoughtfully designed RK3588 board, with rear M.2 NVMe, 2.5GbE and PoE making it a genuinely strong desktop or NAS base.