Banana Pi R4 Thermal Performance (Default (No Cooling))
Default (No Cooling)
Tested Mar 9, 2026Peak Temp
69°C
47°C idle
CPU Frequency
1800MHz
1800 MHz idle
No Throttling
Power Draw
6.1W
4.2W idle
No Thermal Throttling
CPU maintained full frequency throughout the testTest Configuration
Thermal Timeline
Layers
Baseline (1min idle)
Load (1h stress)
Cooldown (1min)
How It Compares on the Banana Pi R4
| Cooler | Type | Peak | vs Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 47°C | -22.0°C | $5.00 | |
Banana Pi R4 (No Cooling)This coolerBaseline | None | 69°C | - | - |