Pine64 Star64
Expert rating7 / 10
- Processor:
- StarFive JH7110 RISC-V quad-core up to 1.5GHz
- Memory:
- 4GB / 8GB LPDDR4
- Connectivity:
- 2x Gigabit Ethernet
- Graphics:
- Imagination BXE-4-32
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Manufacturer: Pine64 Last updated: September 10, 2026
Pine64 Star64 (StarFive JH7110 RISC-V Quad-Core up to 1.5GHz / 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4 / Dual Gigabit Ethernet / WiFi 6 + BT 5.2) Review
The Pine64 Star64 is a RISC-V single-board computer using the quad-core StarFive JH7110 at up to 1.5GHz, with 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4, dual Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, from $69.99.
The Star64 is one of the more accessible entry points into RISC-V hardware, an open instruction-set architecture that's still a genuine novelty in the SBC space compared to the ARM boards that dominate it. Pine64 has built a reputation for shipping affordable boards for emerging architectures, and the Star64 continues that with a legitimately capable (if not class-leading) RISC-V chip at a Raspberry Pi-adjacent price point. Performance won't match RK3588S-class ARM boards or obviously not an x86 board like the LattePanda Sigma, this is about RISC-V accessibility and experimentation, not raw compute, dual Gigabit Ethernet is a genuinely useful bonus for networking projects at this price.
Why RISC-V Matters Here
RISC-V is an open, royalty-free instruction set architecture gaining real momentum as an alternative to proprietary ARM licensing. Boards like the Star64 (and our Milk-V Duo) exist specifically to give developers, students, and hobbyists affordable hardware to build real RISC-V software and driver experience on, ahead of the architecture's continued growth.
Comparison to Alternatives
Against our Milk-V Duo (also RISC-V, CVITEK CV1800B chip), the Star64 is a considerably more capable board with dual Ethernet and WiFi 6 at a higher price, while the Milk-V Duo is a $5-9 minimalist board for the absolute cheapest RISC-V entry point. Against ARM boards like the Raspberry Pi 5 or Radxa ROCK 5C, the Star64 trades raw performance and software maturity for genuine architecture novelty and open-ISA appeal.
Specifications
Identity
| Brand | Pine64 |
|---|
| Wireless | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 |
|---|---|
| Price | 69.99 USD |
| Model | Star64 |
| SoC | StarFive JH7110 (RISC-V, quad-core) |
| Clock Speed | Up to 1.5GHz |
| GPU | Imagination BXE-4-32 |
| RAM Options | 4GB / 8GB LPDDR4 |
| Ethernet | 2x Gigabit |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating7 / 10
An affordable, usable RISC-V board with dual Ethernet, bought for the architecture more than the speed.
Best for
- Developers and students wanting affordable hands-on RISC-V experience.
- Networking projects needing dual Gigabit Ethernet on a budget board.
Not for
- Performance-sensitive projects, ARM boards in this price range offer stronger real-world compute.
- Anyone needing a mature, widely documented software ecosystem, RISC-V tooling is still catching up to ARM.
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Pine64 Star64 (StarFive JH7110 RISC-V Quad-Core up to 1.5GHz / 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4 / Dual Gigabit Ethernet / WiFi 6 + BT 5.2)?
The Pine64 Star64 (StarFive JH7110 RISC-V Quad-Core up to 1.5GHz / 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4 / Dual Gigabit Ethernet / WiFi 6 + BT 5.2) is a single board computer from Pine64. Key specs: SoC StarFive JH7110 (RISC-V, quad-core), Clock Speed Up to 1.5GHz, GPU Imagination BXE-4-32, RAM Options 4GB / 8GB LPDDR4, Ethernet 2x Gigabit.
Will the Pine64 Star64 (StarFive JH7110 RISC-V Quad-Core up to 1.5GHz / 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4 / Dual Gigabit Ethernet / WiFi 6 + BT 5.2) work with my current setup?
The Pine64 Star64 (StarFive JH7110 RISC-V Quad-Core up to 1.5GHz / 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4 / Dual Gigabit Ethernet / WiFi 6 + BT 5.2) lists SoC is StarFive JH7110 (RISC-V, quad-core). 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 Pine64 Star64 (StarFive JH7110 RISC-V Quad-Core up to 1.5GHz / 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4 / Dual Gigabit Ethernet / WiFi 6 + BT 5.2) best suited to?
It suits developers and students wanting affordable hands-on risc-v experience., networking projects needing dual gigabit ethernet on a budget board..
What are the drawbacks of the Pine64 Star64 (StarFive JH7110 RISC-V Quad-Core up to 1.5GHz / 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4 / Dual Gigabit Ethernet / WiFi 6 + BT 5.2)?
It is a poor fit for performance-sensitive projects, arm boards in this price range offer stronger real-world compute., anyone needing a mature, widely documented software ecosystem, risc-v tooling is still catching up to arm..
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