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Orange Pi 5 Plus

A strong single board computer for PC builders, leading with 16 GB.

70/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
16 GBRockchip RK3588ARM 64-bitLPDDR48K
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Why we rate it

  • eMMC socket
  • Above-average cores
  • Above-average max clock
  • No m.2 slot
Score profile

Where the Orange Pi 5 Plus wins and loses

Scored against the single board computers class
ComputeExpansionOverall888870
Compute
88
Expansion and GPIO
88
Overall spec score
70
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Compute

CPURockchip RK3588
SoC modelRockchip RK3588
Cores8
ArchitectureARM 64-bit
Max clock2.4 GHz
Process8 nm
RAM16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4
Max video output8

Expansion and GPIO

eMMC socketYes

More specs

Cores8

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Head to head

Orange Pi 5 Plus vs iRasptek iRasptek Starter Kit Raspberry Pi 5 16GB

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ComputeExpansionOverall
Orange Pi 5 PlusiRasptek Starter Kit Raspberry Pi 5 16GB
 GeeekPiOrange Pi 5 PlusThis pageiRasptekiRasptek Starter Kit Raspberry Pi 5 16GB
Overall score70 /100Better58 /100
RAM16 GB16 GB
CPURockchip RK3588Cortex-A76 quad-core processor
CPU cores8Better4
CPU max clock2.4 GHz
Who it's for

Is the Orange Pi 5 Plus right for you?

Buy it if
Made for PC builders

PC builders who want a single board computer that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need m.2 slot, in which case a higher-tier single board computer is the better call.

Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
good
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Orange Pi 5 Plus worth it?

For most buyers, yes. It scores 70/100 against other single board computers, a strong result where the class average is around 48.

What stands out on the Orange Pi 5 Plus?

Its emmc socket stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Orange Pi 5 Max?

The Orange Pi 5 Max scores 77/100 versus this one at 70/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.