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FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 vs Radxa CM5: Comparison
FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 and Radxa CM5 differ on memory: FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 at 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5, Radxa CM5 at 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4X.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | FriendlyElec | Radxa |
| Memory | 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5 | 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4X |
| Model | NanoPC-T6 | CM5 |
| SoC | Rockchip RK3588 | Rockchip RK3588S2 |
| Processor | Quad Cortex-A76 2.4GHz + Quad Cortex-A55 1.8GHz | Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55) |
| Storage | M.2 2280 NVMe slot + microSD + eMMC socket | Up to 128GB eMMC onboard |
Price comparison
| Retailer | FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 | Radxa CM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $139.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the strongest all-around RK3588 boards for developers who want NVMe storage and desktop-class RAM without a carrier board.
Radxa CM5
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A drop-in RK3588-class upgrade for CM4 carrier designs, with a 6 TOPS NPU and up to 16GB of RAM.
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