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Banana Pi BPI-F3 vs Milk-V Mars: Comparison
What is the difference between Banana Pi BPI-F3 and Milk-V Mars?
The first real difference is cpu architecture: Banana Pi BPI-F3 RISC-V against Milk-V Mars ARM. They differ on soc model too, Octa-core RISC-V on the Banana Pi BPI-F3 versus Rockchip RK3566, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz on the Milk-V Mars.
Which should you buy, Banana Pi BPI-F3 or Milk-V Mars?
Take the Banana Pi BPI-F3 for RISC-V networking experiments that want dual Ethernet and PCIe expansion in a compact board. It is the wrong buy for buyers who want the most mature RISC-V Linux distribution support currently available. 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 Banana Pi BPI-F3 (7/10): octa-core RISC-V with dual Ethernet and PCIe, in a far smaller package than the Jupiter. 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
These products are in different categories and don't share enough specifications to compare meaningfully.
Which one should you pick?
Choose Banana Pi BPI-F3 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Milk-V Mars if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-F3 | 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
Banana Pi BPI-F3
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Octa-core RISC-V with dual Ethernet and PCIe, in a far smaller package than the Jupiter.
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.