Orange Pi

Orange Pi RV2

Expert rating7.5 / 10

SoC:: Ky X1
CPU:: Octa-core RISC-V
AI Accelerator:: 2 TOPS
RAM:: Up to 8GB
Price:: From roughly $40

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

Orange Pi RV2 Review

The Orange Pi RV2 undercuts most other RISC-V single-board computers on price while still packing an octa-core design and a 2 TOPS AI accelerator, positioning it as one of the more accessible entry points into RISC-V development.

Phoronix's independent testing specifically highlighted the RV2 as one of the most performant RISC-V boards available under $100 with 8 cores and 8GB of RAM, a notable data point in an architecture where raw performance claims can be hard to verify.

Independent Benchmarking Confirms Strong Value

A Different RISC-V Vendor Again

The Ky X1 SoC represents yet another RISC-V silicon source distinct from StarFive, T-Head, and SpacemiT, already covered elsewhere in this catalog, giving developers a fourth vendor's RISC-V implementation to compare.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the Sipeed Lichee Pi 4A already on this site, the Orange Pi RV2 offers a built-in AI accelerator and independently-verified strong price-to-performance. Against the Banana Pi BPI-F3 covered in this batch, the RV2 targets a lower price point with a smaller built-in NPU (2 TOPS vs. the BPI-F3's general-purpose compute focus).

Our verdict

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

Expert rating7.5 / 10

Independently-verified strong RISC-V performance per dollar, with a small NPU included.

Best for

Budget-conscious RISC-V developers who want independently-verified strong performance per dollar.

Not for

Buyers who need the most mature software ecosystem available on RISC-V today.

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Orange Pi

Processor

SoC Model	Ky X1

Graphics and AI

NPU Present	2 TOPS

Memory

RAM Capacity	Up to 8GB

Storage

Onboard Storage	Optional eMMC 16 to 128GB; 128Mb SPI flash; 2x M.2 M-Key NVMe (PCIe 2.0 x2); microSD

Networking

Ethernet Speed	2x Gigabit
Bluetooth Version	5.0 BLE

Expansion

GPIO Pins	26 pins

Power

Power Input	USB Type-C, 5V/5A

CPU Architecture	RISC-V
Price	40 USD

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Orange Pi RV2 (Single-Board Computer/Ky X1/Octa-Core RISC-V/2 TOPS AI Accelerator/Up to 8GB)?

Key specs for the Orange Pi RV2: SoC Ky X1, CPU Octa-core RISC-V, CPU Architecture RISC-V, RAM Up to 8GB, Storage Optional eMMC 16 to 128GB; 128Mb SPI flash; 2x M.2 M-Key NVMe (PCIe 2.0 x2); microSD, Ethernet 2x Gigabit.

Will the Orange Pi RV2 (Single-Board Computer/Ky X1/Octa-Core RISC-V/2 TOPS AI Accelerator/Up to 8GB) work with my current setup?

The Orange Pi RV2 (Single-Board Computer/Ky X1/Octa-Core RISC-V/2 TOPS AI Accelerator/Up to 8GB) lists SoC is Ky X1. 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 RV2 (Single-Board Computer/Ky X1/Octa-Core RISC-V/2 TOPS AI Accelerator/Up to 8GB) best suited to?

Best suited to: Budget-conscious RISC-V developers who want independently-verified strong performance per dollar.

What are the drawbacks of the Orange Pi RV2 (Single-Board Computer/Ky X1/Octa-Core RISC-V/2 TOPS AI Accelerator/Up to 8GB)?

Not the best fit for: Buyers who need the most mature software ecosystem available on RISC-V today.