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Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC vs Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5: Comparison
Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC and Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 differ on memory: Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC at 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4, Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 at 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB LPDDR4X-4267, which puts Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC ahead on that measure. On price, Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 sits at $95.00 against $219.00 for Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC.
$95.00
Consumercarts listing
@ Consumercarts listing ›Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Firefly | Raspberry Pi Foundation |
| Memory | 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4 | 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB LPDDR4X-4267 |
| Price | From $219 | $45 (base) to $95 (8GB/64GB/wireless) |
| Model | ROC-RK3588S-PC | Compute Module 5 |
| Processor | Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55) | Broadcom BCM2712, Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz |
| Storage | Up to 128GB eMMC | 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB eMMC (or Lite variant with microSD) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC | Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $219.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $95.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The original RK3588S design, still notable for UEFI boot support that makes standard Linux installs far easier.
Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Pi 5 compute in a module built for embedded and industrial product designs with custom carrier boards.
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