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Orange Pi 5 Max

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SoC:
Rockchip RK3588
Memory:
Up to 16GB LPDDR5
Ethernet:
2.5G LAN
Video Output:
Dual HDMI 2.1, 8K@60

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Manufacturer: Orange Pi Last updated: 2026-10-10

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Orange Pi 5 Max Review

Orange Pi 5 Max single-board computer with Rockchip RK3588 octa-core CPU, Mali-G610 GPU, 6 TOPS NPU, up to 16GB LPDDR5, dual HDMI 2.1 outputs, 2.5G Ethernet and M.2 NVMe.

Stepping up to the full RK3588 (rather than RK3588S), the Orange Pi 5 Max adds dual 8K HDMI 2.1 outputs and 2.5GbE networking, aimed at users who want a compact multi-display Linux desktop or NAS front-end.

Our verdict

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

Best for

  • Dual-monitor ARM desktop
  • Home NAS front-end
  • Compact media center

Not for

  • Battery-powered portable projects
  • Applications requiring native x86 software

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

BrandOrange Pi
Model NumberOrange Pi 5 Max

Processor

SoC ModelRockchip RK3588 (8nm)

Graphics and AI

GPU ModelArm Mali-G610, OpenGL ES/OpenCL 2.2/Vulkan 1.2
AI Performance6 TOPS

Storage

Onboard StorageeMMC socket (32-256GB), QSPI NOR flash, microSD, M.2 NVMe

Networking

Ethernet Speed1x PCIe 2.5G LAN (RTL8125BG)

Display

Video Outputs2 outputs

Power

Power InputUSB Type-C, 5V/5A
CPU ArchitectureARM
Memory16 GB
Storage TypeeMMC
Has AI Accelerator / NPUYes
WirelessBluetooth
GPIO HeaderYes
Use CaseGeneral Purpose

Measured results

HPL (Linpack) test

HPL (Linpack) throughput52.924 GflopsHPL (Linpack), whole board · Orange Pi 5 Max (RK3588 8-core) · Source
HPL efficiency4.13 Gflops/WHPL (Linpack), whole board · Orange Pi 5 Max (RK3588 8-core) · Source
Wall power during HPL12.8 WHPL (Linpack), whole board · Orange Pi 5 Max (RK3588 8-core) · Source

One run by the author. Power is average wall power for the whole board during the run (Kill-A-Watt or smart-plug meter), so it includes the power supply and attached devices. Results depend on RAM, cooling and software settings.

Retrieved 23 Sept 2026

Jeff Geerling, top500-benchmark (github.com/geerlingguy/top500-benchmark). Copyright 2022 Jeff Geerling. Used under the MIT License; full permission notice: github.com/geerlingguy/top500-benchmark/blob/master/LICENSE

Measured results

Board measurements

Memory copy bandwidth (tinymembench memcpy)12,093.2 MB/sBoard as reviewed · Orange Pi 5 Max (review 49) · Source
Idle power1.4 WBoard as reviewed · Orange Pi 5 Max (review 49) · Source
Power under full CPU load (stress-ng)10.9 WBoard as reviewed · Orange Pi 5 Max (review 49) · Source

Measured by the author on one board. Power is measured at the wall for the whole board. Memory bandwidth is the tinymembench memcpy result.

Retrieved 23 Sept 2026

Jeff Geerling, sbc-reviews (github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews, web/data/results.yml). Copyright (c) 2023 Jeff Geerling. Used under the MIT License; full permission notice: github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews/blob/master/LICENSE

Measured results

sbc-bench results

7-Zip MIPS, multi-threaded15,960 MIPSsbc-bench run · Orange Pi 5 Max (RK3588); 2280/1800 MHz; kernel 6.1; Bullseye arm64 · Source
7-Zip MIPS, single-threaded2,994 MIPSsbc-bench run · Orange Pi 5 Max (RK3588); 2280/1800 MHz; kernel 6.1; Bullseye arm64 · Source
OpenSSL AES-256-CBC, single thread1,300,330 KB/ssbc-bench run · Orange Pi 5 Max (RK3588); 2280/1800 MHz; kernel 6.1; Bullseye arm64 · Source
Memory copy bandwidth (tinymembench memcpy)12,140 MB/ssbc-bench run · Orange Pi 5 Max (RK3588); 2280/1800 MHz; kernel 6.1; Bullseye arm64 · Source

The author states these are not pure hardware numbers: they depend on kernel, distro and settings, and openssl (AES) numbers should be taken with a grain of salt. Single run, as listed in sbc-bench Results.md.

Retrieved 23 Sept 2026

sbc-bench by Thomas Kaiser (github.com/ThomasKaiser/sbc-bench, Results.md). Copyright (c) 2018, Thomas Kaiser. All rights reserved. Redistributed under the BSD 3-Clause License; full notice, conditions and disclaimer: github.com/ThomasKaiser/sbc-bench/blob/master/LICENSE

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Orange Pi 5 Max (Single-Board Computer/Rockchip RK3588/Octa-Core Cortex-A76+A55/Up to 16GB LPDDR5/Dual HDMI 2.1/2.5GbE)?

Key specs for the Orange Pi 5 Max: SoC Rockchip RK3588 (8nm), CPU Architecture ARM, GPU Arm Mali-G610, OpenGL ES/OpenCL 2.2/Vulkan 1.2, Storage Type eMMC, Storage eMMC socket (32-256GB), QSPI NOR flash, microSD, M.2 NVMe, Ethernet 1x PCIe 2.5G LAN (RTL8125BG).

Will the Orange Pi 5 Max (Single-Board Computer/Rockchip RK3588/Octa-Core Cortex-A76+A55/Up to 16GB LPDDR5/Dual HDMI 2.1/2.5GbE) work with my current setup?

The Orange Pi 5 Max (Single-Board Computer/Rockchip RK3588/Octa-Core Cortex-A76+A55/Up to 16GB LPDDR5/Dual HDMI 2.1/2.5GbE) lists SoC is Rockchip RK3588 (8nm). 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 Orange Pi 5 Max (Single-Board Computer/Rockchip RK3588/Octa-Core Cortex-A76+A55/Up to 16GB LPDDR5/Dual HDMI 2.1/2.5GbE) best suited to?

Best suited to: Dual-monitor ARM desktop; Home NAS front-end; Compact media center.

What are the drawbacks of the Orange Pi 5 Max (Single-Board Computer/Rockchip RK3588/Octa-Core Cortex-A76+A55/Up to 16GB LPDDR5/Dual HDMI 2.1/2.5GbE)?

Not the best fit for: Battery-powered portable projects; Applications requiring native x86 software.

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