Banana Pi

Banana Pi BPI-M7

Expert rating8 / 10

Processor:: Rockchip RK3588, Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55)
NPU:: 6 TOPS
GPU:: Mali-G610
Memory:: 8GB to 32GB LPDDR4x
Networking:: 2x 2.5GbE
Price:: From $165

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Manufacturer: Banana Pi Last updated: 2026-10-09

Banana Pi BPI-M7 Review

The BPI-M7 packs Rockchip's full RK3588 (not the S-variant) into a compact Pico-ITX form factor, giving it more I/O headroom than SoC-limited boards while targeting AI edge computing and video encoding use cases.

Unlike several other boards in this category built around the RK3588S, the BPI-M7 uses the full RK3588, which supports additional PCIe lanes and higher-bandwidth I/O, relevant for buyers stacking storage or networking expansion.

Full RK3588, Not the Cut-Down S-Variant

Dual 2.5GbE for Edge Deployments

Two 2.5-gigabit Ethernet ports alongside the 6 TOPS Mali-G610 NPU position the BPI-M7 for network appliance and edge-AI deployments as much as general SBC use.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the Radxa ROCK 5B+ already on this site, both use RK3588-class silicon, with the BPI-M7 differentiating through its dual 2.5GbE ports aimed at networking and edge-AI use cases. Against the FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S, the BPI-M7 offers more raw CPU and NPU performance at a higher price.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8 / 10

Full RK3588 silicon plus dual 2.5GbE in a Pico-ITX board built for edge-AI and network appliances.

Best for

Edge-AI and network-appliance builds that want dual 2.5GbE alongside RK3588 compute.

Not for

Buyers who don't need the extra networking ports and want to save money on a single-GbE board.

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Banana Pi
Model Number	BPI-M7

Processor

SoC Model	Rockchip RK3588
CPU Cores	8 cores

Graphics and AI

GPU Model	Mali-G610
NPU Present	6 TOPS

Memory

RAM Capacity	8 / 16 / 32 GB LPDDR4/LPDDR4x (default 8 GB)

Storage

Onboard Storage	32 / 64 / 128 GB eMMC (default 64 GB) plus microSD

Networking

Ethernet Speed	2x 2.5 GbE

Power

Power Input	USB Type-C PD, 9V/2A, 12V/2A or 15V/2A

Physical and software

Board Form Factor	Pico-ITX

Memory	8GB to 32GB LPDDR4x
Price	165 USD

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Banana Pi BPI-M7 (Single-Board Computer/Rockchip RK3588/Octa-Core/6 TOPS NPU/Dual 2.5GbE/Pico-ITX)?

Key specs for the Banana Pi BPI-M7: SoC Rockchip RK3588, CPU Cores 8 (4x Cortex-A76 at 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz), RAM 8 / 16 / 32 GB LPDDR4/LPDDR4x (default 8 GB), GPU Mali-G610, Storage 32 / 64 / 128 GB eMMC (default 64 GB) plus microSD, Ethernet 2x 2.5 GbE.

Will the Banana Pi BPI-M7 (Single-Board Computer/Rockchip RK3588/Octa-Core/6 TOPS NPU/Dual 2.5GbE/Pico-ITX) work with my current setup?

The Banana Pi BPI-M7 (Single-Board Computer/Rockchip RK3588/Octa-Core/6 TOPS NPU/Dual 2.5GbE/Pico-ITX) lists SoC is Rockchip RK3588. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Banana Pi BPI-M7 (Single-Board Computer/Rockchip RK3588/Octa-Core/6 TOPS NPU/Dual 2.5GbE/Pico-ITX) best suited to?

Best suited to: Edge-AI and network-appliance builds that want dual 2.5GbE alongside RK3588 compute.

What are the drawbacks of the Banana Pi BPI-M7 (Single-Board Computer/Rockchip RK3588/Octa-Core/6 TOPS NPU/Dual 2.5GbE/Pico-ITX)?

Not the best fit for: Buyers who don't need the extra networking ports and want to save money on a single-GbE board.