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Banana Pi BPI-F3 vs Radxa Zero 3W: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-F3 vs Radxa Zero 3W soc model compared
They are built to different briefs, and soc model shows it, Banana Pi BPI-F3 Octa-core RISC-V against Radxa Zero 3W Rockchip RK3566, Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 @ up to 1.6GHz.
Which should you buy, Banana Pi BPI-F3 or Radxa Zero 3W?
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. Take the Radxa Zero 3W for Pi Zero-form-factor projects needing more RAM headroom, WiFi 6, or USB 3.0 than the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W offers. Avoid it for buyers who specifically want the Raspberry Pi ecosystem's community size and documentation depth, Radxa's support base is smaller. 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 Radxa Zero 3W (7.5/10): the ultra-compact WiFi 6 pick for Pi Zero-form-factor projects needing more RAM or newer wireless.
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 Radxa Zero 3W if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-F3 | Radxa Zero 3W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $15.00 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.
Radxa Zero 3W
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The ultra-compact WiFi 6 pick for Pi Zero-form-factor projects needing more RAM or newer wireless.