Raspberry Pi 5 vs Radxa ROCK 5B+
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Fastest
Radxa ROCK 5B+
2,944 GB6 multi-core
Best value
Radxa ROCK 5B+
21.8 GB6 pts/$ at $135
Most efficient
Raspberry Pi 5
6.5W under load
Comparison Summary
This comparison puts the Raspberry Pi 5 and the Radxa ROCK 5B+ side by side using benchmark results from our own testing of each board. The Radxa ROCK 5B+ takes the CPU crown: 2,944 in Geekbench 6 multi-core against the Raspberry Pi 5's 2,188, a 35% advantage. For budget-focused builds, the Radxa ROCK 5B+ wins the value contest at 21.8 multi-core points per dollar ($135.00 list). If power budget matters, the Raspberry Pi 5 draws the least at 6.5W under load.
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Detailed Reviews
Read our comprehensive reviews from bret.dk featuring data and benchmarks from sbc.compare:
CPU Performance
Processor performance across single and multi-core workloads
Geekbench 6
Higher Scores are Better
7-Zip Benchmark
Higher Scores are Better
High Performance Linpack
Higher Scores are Better
UnixBench
Higher Scores are Better
PassMark CPU
Higher Scores are Better
CPU Mining (cpuminer-multi)
Higher Hashrates are Better
Memory Performance
Memory bandwidth and throughput benchmarks
PassMark RAM
Higher Scores are Better
GPU Performance
Graphics rendering performance using OpenGL and Vulkan
glmark2 (OpenGL)
Higher Scores are Better
vkmark (Vulkan)
Higher Scores are Better
AI & LLM Performance
Large Language Model inference performance
Ollama LLM Benchmark
Higher Scores are Better
Storage Performance
Disk I/O throughput measured with FIO
fio Storage Performance - microSD
Higher Speeds are Better • Raspberry Pi 64GB (64GB microSD)
fio Storage Performance - M.2 NVMe
Higher Speeds are Better • Crucial P5 Plus (1024GB M.2 NVMe)
Network Performance
Ethernet and WiFi throughput measured with iPerf3
iPerf3 Network Performance
Higher Speeds are Better
Power & Thermal
Power consumption at idle and under various workloads
Power Consumption
Lower is "Better"
Cooling & Thermal Testing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Radxa ROCK 5B+ or the Raspberry Pi 5?
The Radxa ROCK 5B+ is faster in our testing, scoring 2,944 in Geekbench 6 multi-core versus 2,188 for the Raspberry Pi 5, a 35% advantage.
Which board is the best value?
Of the boards in this comparison, the Radxa ROCK 5B+ offers the best performance per dollar: 21.8 Geekbench 6 multi-core points per dollar at $135.00.
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