Banana Pi
Banana Pi BPI-F3
The Banana Pi BPI-F3 lands as a entry-level single board computer, built around 2 GB.
41/100
2 GBSpacemiT K1 RISC-Vintegrated high-performance 2.0TOPs AI CPUdual-band 2.4G/5G WiFiLPDDR44K
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Why we rate it
- USB-C power only
- M.2 slot
- microSD slot
- Above-average cores
- Below-average ram
Score profile
Scored against the single board computers classWhere the Banana Pi BPI-F3 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUSpacemiT K1 RISC-V
SoC modelSpacemiT K1
Cores8
ArchitectureRISC-V
RAM2 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4
GPUintegrated high-performance 2.0TOPs AI CPU
NPU performance2
Max video output4
Ports
USB 3 ports4
USB 2 ports1
USB-C ports1
USB-C power onlyYes
HDMI ports1
Ethernet1
Expansion and GPIO
GPIO pins26
M.2 slotYes
PCIe lanes exposed5
PCIe version2.1
Camera CSI ports2
microSD slotYes
Onboard eMMC8 GB
Wireless and PoE
Wi-Fidual-band 2.4G/5G WiFi
Bluetooth4.2
PoE capableYes
PoE via HATYes
Power
Power inputDC in and USB Type-C
Design
Form factor148
Length148 mm
Width100 mm
Weight200 g
Software
Linux supportYes
More specs
WIFIYes
Cores8
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowBanana Pi BPI-F3 vs Banana Pi Banana Pi BPI-P2 Zero
Banana Pi BPI-F3Banana Pi BPI-P2 Zero
| Banana PiBanana Pi BPI-F3This page | Banana PiBanana Pi BPI-P2 Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41 /100 | 43 /100Better |
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GBBetter |
| CPU | SpacemiT K1 RISC-V | Allwinner H3 |
| CPU cores | 8Better | 4 |
| WIFI | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Banana Pi BPI-F3 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable single board computer for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier single board computer is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Banana Pi BPI-F3 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 41/100 against other single board computers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.
What stands out on the Banana Pi BPI-F3?
Its usb-c power only stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Banana Pi BPI-P2 Zero?
The Banana Pi BPI-P2 Zero scores 43/100 versus this one at 41/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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