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Banana Pi BPI-F3 vs Raspberry Pi 400: Comparison
What is the difference between Banana Pi BPI-F3 and Raspberry Pi 400?
Ram capacity is the dividing line, Banana Pi BPI-F3 4GB to 8GB against Raspberry Pi 400 4GB LPDDR4. Soc model is not the same on both, Octa-core RISC-V on the Banana Pi BPI-F3 versus Quad-core Cortex-A72 @ 1.8GHz on the Raspberry Pi 400.
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. Avoid it for buyers who want the most mature RISC-V Linux distribution support currently available. it is the wrong buy for anyone who needs the Raspberry Pi 500's newer, faster silicon. It is equally the pick for budget-conscious buyers and classrooms that want a keyboard computer without Pi 500 pricing. 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 Raspberry Pi 400 (7/10): the budget keyboard computer, built on Pi 4-era silicon at a price well under the Pi 500.
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 Raspberry Pi 400 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-F3 | Raspberry Pi 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $70.00 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.
Raspberry Pi 400
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The budget keyboard computer, built on Pi 4-era silicon at a price well under the Pi 500.