
Milk-V Jupiter
Expert rating7.5 / 10
- Processor:
- SpacemiT K1 (M1)
- NPU:
- ~2 TOPS
- Form Factor:
- Mini-ITX motherboard
- Power:
- Standard 24-pin ATX
- Expansion:
- PCIe slots
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Manufacturer: Milk-V Last updated: September 11, 2026
Milk-V Jupiter (Single-Board Computer/SpacemiT K1/Octa-Core RISC-V RVA22/~2 TOPS NPU/Mini-ITX Motherboard) Review
The Milk-V Jupiter is a full mini-ITX motherboard built around a RISC-V processor, letting RISC-V enthusiasts build a genuine desktop PC in a standard case with standard PSU, rather than working with a bare board on a desk.
Standard mini-ITX mounting holes, a standard 24-pin ATX power connector, and PCIe slots let the Jupiter drop into any mini-ITX case and power supply, a first for accessible RISC-V hardware.
RISC-V in a Standard PC Case
Standard mini-ITX mounting holes, a standard 24-pin ATX power connector, and PCIe slots let the Jupiter drop into any mini-ITX case and power supply, a first for accessible RISC-V hardware.
An Octa-Core RISC-V SoC With NPU
The SpacemiT K1 (M1) SoC's eight RISC-V cores and roughly 2 TOPS NPU give the Jupiter meaningfully more raw compute than most single-board RISC-V options, positioning it as a RISC-V desktop experiment rather than a pure embedded board.
Comparison to Alternatives
Against the StarFive VisionFive 2 and Milk-V Mars CM, the Jupiter is a full motherboard rather than a compact single-board computer, appealing to buyers who want a standard-case RISC-V desktop build. Against the Sipeed Lichee Pi 4A covered in this batch, the Jupiter offers a more powerful octa-core SoC in a much larger, PC-style form factor.
Specifications
Identity
| Brand | Milk-V |
|---|
| CPU Architecture | RISC-V |
|---|---|
| Model | Jupiter |
| SoC | SpacemiT K1 (M1) |
| Processor | Octa-core RISC-V (RVA22, RVV1.0) |
| NPU | ~2 TOPS |
| Form Factor | Mini-ITX motherboard |
| Power | Standard 24-pin ATX |
| Expansion | PCIe slots |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating7.5 / 10
The most PC-like RISC-V hardware yet: mini-ITX, 24-pin ATX, PCIe, and eight RISC-V cores.
Best for
- RISC-V enthusiasts who want a standard-case desktop PC build rather than a bare single-board computer.
Not for
- Buyers who need mature, day-to-day-driver-level software support.
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Milk-V Jupiter (Single-Board Computer/SpacemiT K1/Octa-Core RISC-V RVA22/~2 TOPS NPU/Mini-ITX Motherboard)?
The Milk-V Jupiter (Single-Board Computer/SpacemiT K1/Octa-Core RISC-V RVA22/~2 TOPS NPU/Mini-ITX Motherboard) is a single board computer from Milk-V. Key specs: SoC SpacemiT K1 (M1), Processor Octa-core RISC-V (RVA22, RVV1.0), CPU Architecture RISC-V, NPU ~2 TOPS, Power Standard 24-pin ATX.
Will the Milk-V Jupiter (Single-Board Computer/SpacemiT K1/Octa-Core RISC-V RVA22/~2 TOPS NPU/Mini-ITX Motherboard) work with my current setup?
The Milk-V Jupiter (Single-Board Computer/SpacemiT K1/Octa-Core RISC-V RVA22/~2 TOPS NPU/Mini-ITX Motherboard) lists SoC is SpacemiT K1 (M1). 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 Milk-V Jupiter (Single-Board Computer/SpacemiT K1/Octa-Core RISC-V RVA22/~2 TOPS NPU/Mini-ITX Motherboard) best suited to?
It suits risc-v enthusiasts who want a standard-case desktop pc build rather than a bare single-board computer..
What are the drawbacks of the Milk-V Jupiter (Single-Board Computer/SpacemiT K1/Octa-Core RISC-V RVA22/~2 TOPS NPU/Mini-ITX Motherboard)?
It is a poor fit for buyers who need mature, day-to-day-driver-level software support..
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