Libre Computer La Frite
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Tested by Bret Weber Last updated
7-Zip
3,454 MIPS
multi-core combined
Power draw
2.0W load
0.9W idle
Price
$30.00
Expert Summary
At $15, you're choosing between raw power and super-compact convenience. The Libre Computer La Frite is basically a Pi 3 in a smaller package, offering a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and 1GB of DDR4 RAM, which is double what you get with the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W.
Sure, the Pi Zero 2 W wins when it comes to portability and having WiFi/Bluetooth built in, but it's limited by its 512MB of slower LPDDR2 RAM and you're stuck with microSD storage. The La Frite though? It supports replaceable eMMC and has a built-in 10/100 Ethernet port, making it a better option for projects like a Pi-hole or light home server where you need something reliable over the long term. That said, a microSD card slot would have been a lovely option.
If you don't need that tiny Zero form factor, the La Frite gives you a lot more performance and I/O options for exactly the same price.
| Specification | Libre Computer La Frite 1GB RAM |
|---|---|
| Basic Specifications | |
| Price | |
| RAM | 1GB |
| SoC | |
| Architecture | ARM |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores 4× Cortex-A53 @ 1.2GHz |
| Hardware Video Decode | H.264 Up to 1080p60 · MPEG-2 (partial) |
Price History
$30.00 at LoveRPi, unchanged since 12 September 2026. Checked daily.
- Official store · LoveRPi$30 In 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.
CPU Performance
Processor performance across single and multi-core workloads
7-Zip Benchmark
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
Storage Performance
Disk I/O throughput measured with FIO
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
Video Decoding
Software decoding on the CPU, higher fps is better
7 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 much power does the Libre Computer La Frite use?
We measured the Libre Computer La Frite drawing 0.9W at idle and 2.0W under sustained CPU load.
How much does the Libre Computer La Frite cost?
The Libre Computer La Frite sells for $30 at the official store (LoveRPi) as of 25 October 2026 for the 1GB RAM configuration. 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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