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We benchmark single-board computers by hand: 108 board variants tested with Geekbench 6, 7-Zip, Linpack, storage, and thermal runs. Right now the Orange Pi 6 Plus 32GB leads at 7,130 multi-core points. We have also measured 19 cooling configurations across 7 boards.
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Raspberry Pi 5 hits 87°C without cooling
The 52Pi ICE Tower Plus cuts that by 37.0°C. We stress-tested 8 cooling setups on this board alone, with 19 configurations measured across 7 boards.
Every score on this site comes from hands-on testing by Bret Weber, the reviewer behind bret.dk. Boards are benchmarked on identical operating systems and settings using a documented, repeatable methodology so results are comparable across the whole database. More about the project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest single board computer?
Based on our hands-on Geekbench 6 testing, the Orange Pi 6 Plus 32GB is currently the fastest single board computer we have benchmarked, scoring 7,130 in multi-core and 1,328 in single-core. See the full Geekbench 6 ranking for how every tested board compares.
What is the best value single board computer?
The Radxa Dragon Q6A 6GB currently offers the best performance per dollar in our database, scoring 3,215 Geekbench 6 multi-core points at $70.00, which works out to 45.9 points per dollar.
Does the Raspberry Pi 5 need a cooler?
Under sustained CPU load the Raspberry Pi 5 reaches 87°C without cooling and thermally throttles, which reduces performance. The best cooler we tested, the 52Pi ICE Tower Plus, lowers peak temperature by 37.0°C. We have thermal benchmarks for 8 cooling configurations on this board.
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