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Banana Pi BPI-F3 vs Orange Pi RV2: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-F3 vs Orange Pi RV2 ram capacity compared
Expect a near tie. The closest thing to a difference is ram capacity, Banana Pi BPI-F3 4GB to 8GB against Orange Pi RV2 Up to 8GB.
Who each one is for
Take the Banana Pi BPI-F3 for RISC-V networking experiments that want dual Ethernet and PCIe expansion in a compact board. It is not the one for buyers who want the most mature RISC-V Linux distribution support currently available. The Orange Pi RV2 suits budget-conscious RISC-V developers who want independently-verified strong performance per dollar. Avoid it for buyers who need the most mature software ecosystem available on RISC-V today. 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 Orange Pi RV2 (7.5/10): independently-verified strong RISC-V performance per dollar, with a small NPU included.
What Banana Pi BPI-F3 and Orange Pi RV2 have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: cpu architecture and soc model are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Banana Pi BPI-F3
- Banana Pi
- Orange Pi RV2
- Orange Pi
CPU Architecture
- Banana Pi BPI-F3
- RISC-V
- Orange Pi RV2
- RISC-V
SoC Model
- Banana Pi BPI-F3
- Octa-core RISC-V
- Orange Pi RV2
- Octa-core RISC-V
RAM Capacity
- Banana Pi BPI-F3
- 4GB to 8GB
- Orange Pi RV2
- Up to 8GBBest
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 Orange Pi RV2 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-F3 | Orange Pi RV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $40.00 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.
Orange Pi RV2
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Independently-verified strong RISC-V performance per dollar, with a small NPU included.