Raspberry Pi 5 vs Libre Computer Alta
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Tested by Bret Weber Last updated
Fastest
Raspberry Pi 5
2,188 GB6 multi-core
Best value
Raspberry Pi 5
11.6 GB6 pts/$ at $189
Most efficient
Libre Computer Alta
5.8W under load
Comparison Summary
Here we line up the Raspberry Pi 5 and the Libre Computer Alta, comparing specifications against benchmark numbers we measured ourselves on every board. Processor-wise, there is a clear winner. The Raspberry Pi 5 scores 2,188 in Geekbench 6 multi-core, 76% more than the Libre Computer Alta manages at 1,246. On performance per dollar the Raspberry Pi 5 comes out ahead, delivering 11.6 multi-core points per dollar at $188.92. If power budget matters, the Libre Computer Alta draws the least at 5.8W under load (1.9W at idle).
Read our individual reviews:
Multiple benchmark runs available. Perfect for seeing how different OS versions, kernels, and carrier boards may impact performance numbers. For example, Raspberry Pi OS vs Ubuntu on the Raspberry Pi 5, or official vs third-party carrier boards for your CM5.
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
Read our comprehensive reviews from bret.dk featuring data and benchmarks from sbc.compare:
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
Memory Performance
Memory bandwidth and throughput benchmarks
PassMark RAM
Higher Scores are Better
TinyMemBench
Higher Bandwidth is Better
Only this board has been tested so far, so there is nothing to compare against yet.
GPU Performance
Graphics rendering with OpenGL and Vulkan, plus raw Vulkan compute throughput
glmark2 (OpenGL)
Higher Scores are Better
vkmark (Vulkan)
Higher Scores are Better
Only this board has been tested so far, so there is nothing to compare against yet.
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)
Only this board has been tested so far, so there is nothing to compare against yet.
fio Storage Performance - M.2 NVMe
Higher Speeds are Better • Crucial P5 Plus (1024GB M.2 NVMe)
Only this board has been tested so far, so there is nothing to compare against yet.
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"
Cooling & Thermal Testing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Raspberry Pi 5 or the Libre Computer Alta?
The Raspberry Pi 5 is faster in our testing, scoring 2,188 in Geekbench 6 multi-core versus 1,246 for the Libre Computer Alta, a 76% advantage.
Which board is the best value?
Of the boards in this comparison, the Raspberry Pi 5 offers the best performance per dollar: 11.6 Geekbench 6 multi-core points per dollar at $188.92.
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