ArmSoM W3 8GB
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Geekbench 6
3,235
multi-core · 794 single-core
Power draw
9.3W load
4.0W idle
Price
$205.00
RRP
Performance Summary
The ArmSoM W3 is an ARM single board computer built around the Rockchip RK3588, pairing 8 CPU cores with 8GB of RAM in this configuration. Benchmarked on real hardware, it managed 3,235 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core (794 single-core) and pushed 16,575 MIPS through 7-Zip compression. It also delivered 48.91 GFLOPS in our Linpack run. Power draw measured 4.0W at idle and 9.3W under load.
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
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 - eMMC
Higher Speeds are Better • ArmSoM W3 (32GB eMMC)
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"
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the ArmSoM W3?
In our testing the ArmSoM W3 scored 3,235 in Geekbench 6 multi-core and 794 in single-core, with 16,575 MIPS in multi-core 7-Zip compression.
How much power does the ArmSoM W3 use?
We measured the ArmSoM W3 drawing 4.0W at idle and 9.3W under sustained CPU load.
How much does the ArmSoM W3 cost?
The ArmSoM W3 has a manufacturer's recommended price of $205.00 for the 8GB RAM configuration. Street prices vary by retailer and availability.
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