Pine64

Pine64 Star64

Expert rating7 / 10

Processor:: StarFive JH7110 RISC-V quad-core up to 1.5GHz
Memory:: 4GB / 8GB LPDDR4
Connectivity:: 2x Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Graphics:: Imagination BXE-4-32

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Manufacturer: Pine64 Last updated: 2026-10-10

Pine64 Star64 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.

Our verdict

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.

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Pine64
Model Number	Star64

Processor

SoC Model	StarFive JH7110 (RISC-V, quad-core)

Graphics and AI

GPU Model	Imagination BXE-4-32

Networking

Ethernet Speed	2x Gigabit

Wireless	WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Price	69.99 USD

Measured results

sbc-bench results

7-Zip MIPS, multi-threaded	3,970 MIPS	sbc-bench run · Star64 (JH7110); 1500 MHz; kernel 5.15; Sid riscv64 · Source
7-Zip MIPS, single-threaded	1,175 MIPS	sbc-bench run · Star64 (JH7110); 1500 MHz; kernel 5.15; Sid riscv64 · Source
OpenSSL AES-256-CBC, single thread	24,990 KB/s	sbc-bench run · Star64 (JH7110); 1500 MHz; kernel 5.15; Sid riscv64 · Source
Memory copy bandwidth (tinymembench memcpy)	820 MB/s	sbc-bench run · Star64 (JH7110); 1500 MHz; kernel 5.15; Sid riscv64 · 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 Pine64 Star64 (StarFive JH7110 RISC-V Quad-Core up to 1.5GHz / 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4 / Dual Gigabit Ethernet / WiFi 6 + BT 5.2)?

Key specs for the Pine64 Star64: SoC StarFive JH7110 (RISC-V, quad-core), RAM Options 4GB / 8GB LPDDR4, GPU Imagination BXE-4-32, Ethernet 2x Gigabit, Clock Speed Up to 1.5GHz, Wireless WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2.

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?

Best suited to: 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)?

Not the best 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.