DEBIX Model C
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Tested by Bret Weber Last updated
7-Zip
2,535 MIPS
multi-core combined
Power draw
2.0W load
1.5W idle
Price
$65.00
Performance Summary
DEBIX's Model C runs on the NXP iMX 93, an ARM chip with 2 cores, and ships here with 2GB of RAM. In our testing it reached 2,535 MIPS in multi-core 7-Zip compression. It also delivered 6.68 GFLOPS in our Linpack run. Power draw measured 1.5W at idle and 2.0W under load.
| Specification | DEBIX Model C 2GB RAM |
|---|---|
| Basic Specifications | |
| Price | $65 |
| RAM | 2GB |
| SoC | |
| Architecture | ARM |
| CPU Cores | 2 cores 2× Cortex-A55 @ 1.7GHz |
Every figure above comes from hardware run in-house by Bret Weber, on the exact OS build, kernel, firmware and boot device listed here. Boards are tested to a fixed procedure so results stay comparable between them: see our testing methodology for how each benchmark is run.
CPU Performance
Processor performance across single and multi-core workloads
7-Zip Benchmark
Higher Scores are Better
High Performance Linpack
Higher Scores are Better
UnixBench
Higher Scores are Better
CPU Mining (cpuminer-multi)
Higher Hashrates are Better
Memory Performance
Memory bandwidth and throughput benchmarks
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)
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 much power does the DEBIX Model C use?
We measured the DEBIX Model C drawing 1.5W at idle and 2.0W under sustained CPU load.
How much does the DEBIX Model C cost?
The DEBIX Model C is listed at $65.00 for the 2GB RAM configuration. Street prices vary by retailer and availability.
See how the DEBIX Model C stacks up against another board, side by side.