Sipeed LicheePi 3A 8GB
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Geekbench 6
555
multi-core · 122 single-core
Power draw
6.2W load
3.3W idle
Price
$100.00
RRP
Performance Summary
Sipeed's LicheePi 3A runs on the SpacemiT K1, an RISC-V chip with 8 cores, and ships here with 8GB of RAM. Our benchmarks put its Geekbench 6 result at 555 multi-core and 122 single-core, with 7-Zip compression reaching 6,951 MIPS. Power draw measured 3.3W at idle and 6.2W under load.
| Specification | Sipeed LicheePi 3A (8GB) |
|---|---|
| Basic Specifications | |
| Price | $100* |
| RAM | 8GB |
| SoC | |
| Architecture | RISC-V |
| CPU Cores | 8 cores 8× X60 @ 1.6GHz |
CPU Performance
Processor performance across single and multi-core workloads
Geekbench 6
Higher Scores are Better
7-Zip Benchmark
Higher Scores are Better
UnixBench
Higher Scores are Better
Memory Performance
Memory bandwidth and throughput benchmarks
TinyMemBench
Higher Bandwidth is 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 • Sipeed LicheePi 3A (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 Sipeed LicheePi 3A?
In our testing the Sipeed LicheePi 3A scored 555 in Geekbench 6 multi-core and 122 in single-core, with 6,951 MIPS in multi-core 7-Zip compression.
How much power does the Sipeed LicheePi 3A use?
We measured the Sipeed LicheePi 3A drawing 3.3W at idle and 6.2W under sustained CPU load.
How much does the Sipeed LicheePi 3A cost?
The Sipeed LicheePi 3A has a manufacturer's recommended price of $100.00 for the 8GB RAM configuration. Street prices vary by retailer and availability.
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