Libre Computer Alta
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Tested by Bret Weber Last updated
Geekbench 6
1,246
multi-core · 385 single-core
Power draw
5.8W load
1.9W idle
Price
$125.00
Performance Summary
The Libre Computer Alta is an ARM single board computer built around the Amlogic A311D, pairing 6 CPU cores with 4GB of RAM in this configuration. Benchmarked on real hardware, it managed 1,246 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core (385 single-core) and pushed 9,536 MIPS through 7-Zip compression. It also delivered 21.68 GFLOPS in our Linpack run. Power draw measured 1.9W at idle and 5.8W under load.
| Specification | Libre Computer Alta 4GB RAM |
|---|---|
| Basic Specifications | |
| Price | $125 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| SoC | |
| Architecture | ARM |
| CPU Cores | 6 cores 4× Cortex-A73 @ 2.2GHz 2× Cortex-A53 @ 2.0GHz |
| Hardware Video Decode | None (CPU only) MPEG-2 (partial) |
Price History
$125.00 at LoveRPi, unchanged since 12 September 2026. Checked daily.
- Official store · LoveRPi$125 Out of stock
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.
Detailed Reviews
Full write-ups on bret.dk, using the same benchmark data:
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
MAME: Street Fighter II: The World Warrior
Higher Speed is Better
Memory Performance
Memory bandwidth and throughput benchmarks
GPU Performance
Graphics rendering with OpenGL and Vulkan, plus raw Vulkan compute throughput
glmark2 (OpenGL)
Higher Scores are Better
SuperTuxKart (Gaming)
Higher FPS is 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 • Libre Computer eMMC (16GB eMMC)
Network Performance
Ethernet and WiFi throughput measured with iPerf3
iPerf3 Network Performance
Higher Speeds are Better
Media & Video
Jellyfin transcoding and FFmpeg video decode and convert speed
Jellyfin Transcoding
Simultaneous real-time streams, more is better
2 more scenarios and the CPU and hardware stream counts are in the benchmark table · every board ranked
Video Decoding
Software decoding on the CPU, higher fps is better
8 more workloads and the hardware decode speeds are in the benchmark table · every board ranked
Power & Thermal
Power consumption at idle and under various workloads
Power Consumption
Lower is "Better"
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the Libre Computer Alta?
In our testing the Libre Computer Alta scored 1,246 in Geekbench 6 multi-core and 385 in single-core, with 9,536 MIPS in multi-core 7-Zip compression.
How much power does the Libre Computer Alta use?
We measured the Libre Computer Alta drawing 1.9W at idle and 5.8W under sustained CPU load.
How much does the Libre Computer Alta cost?
The Libre Computer Alta sells for $125 at the official store (LoveRPi) as of 25 October 2026 for the 4GB RAM configuration, although it was out of stock at the last check. The price has not changed since we began tracking it on 12 September 2026. Prices are in USD before tax and shipping.
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