Raspberry Pi 5 vs Radxa ROCK 5C
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Tested by Bret Weber Last updated
Fastest
Radxa ROCK 5C
2,962 GB6 multi-core
Best value
Radxa ROCK 5C
17.8 GB6 pts/$ at $166
Most efficient
Raspberry Pi 5
6.5W under load
Comparison Summary
Here we line up the Raspberry Pi 5 and the Radxa ROCK 5C, comparing specifications against benchmark numbers we measured ourselves on every board. Processor-wise, there is a clear winner. The Radxa ROCK 5C scores 2,962 in Geekbench 6 multi-core, 35% more than the Raspberry Pi 5 manages at 2,188. On performance per dollar the Radxa ROCK 5C comes out ahead, delivering 17.8 multi-core points per dollar at $165.99. The Raspberry Pi 5 is the most frugal under load, drawing 6.5W.
Read our individual reviews:
| Specification | Raspberry Pi 5 8GB RAM | Radxa ROCK 5C 4GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Specifications | ||
| RAM Size | Standard | |
| Price | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB |
| SoC | ||
| Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores 4× Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz | 8 cores 4× Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 4× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
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
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
GPU Performance
Graphics rendering with OpenGL and Vulkan, plus raw Vulkan compute throughput
glmark2 (OpenGL)
Higher Scores are 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 - 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 Radxa ROCK 5C or the Raspberry Pi 5?
The Radxa ROCK 5C is faster in our testing, scoring 2,962 in Geekbench 6 multi-core versus 2,188 for the Raspberry Pi 5, a 35% advantage.
Which board is the best value?
Of the boards in this comparison, the Radxa ROCK 5C offers the best performance per dollar: 17.8 Geekbench 6 multi-core points per dollar at $165.99.
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