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[00:00] Raspberry Pi 5 is an amazing board, but [00:02] due to the global RAM shortage, its [00:04] prices have shot up significantly. For [00:06] instance, the 8 GB Pi 5, which was [00:09] originally around $80, is now priced [00:11] $134. [00:13] That's a big increase, and it's pushing [00:15] people to look for alternatives. [00:17] In this video, we'll compare the [00:18] Raspberry Pi 5 with some of the best [00:20] alternatives available today. We'll [00:22] break it down into three categories: [00:24] cheaper alternatives, boards similar in [00:27] price to the Pi 5, and boards that are [00:29] more expensive but offer more [00:30] performance. [00:32] So, without further ado, let's start [00:34] with the boards that can save you some [00:35] money while still delivering solid [00:37] performance. [00:41] First, we have the Rock 5C. [00:43] Unlike the Raspberry Pi 5, which uses a [00:46] Broadcom processor with four cores, the [00:48] Rock 5C runs on a Rockchip processor and [00:50] comes with eight cores. This gives it [00:53] more power to handle multiple tasks at [00:54] the same time, making it better suited [00:57] for running several applications in [00:58] parallel. [01:00] It's also quite competitive in terms of [01:02] price. The 4 GB version costs under $70, [01:05] while the 8 GB model is priced around [01:07] $85, which is still cheaper than the [01:10] Raspberry Pi 5's 4 GB variant. [01:13] In addition, the Rock 5C supports NVMe [01:16] storage, which means your projects can [01:18] run on faster SSDs rather than slower [01:20] microSD cards. [01:22] This is especially helpful for servers, [01:25] data-intensive tasks, and development [01:27] environments, where storage speed makes [01:29] a big difference. [01:30] Overall, this board offers a great [01:32] balance of price and performance, making [01:34] it an excellent Pi 5 alternative. [01:38] The ODROID M1S is one of the most [01:41] budget-friendly alternatives in this [01:42] category. [01:44] Priced at around $64 for the 4 GB [01:47] version, it offers a solid set of [01:49] features at a significantly lower price [01:51] point than the Raspberry Pi 5. [01:54] Even more impressive, the 8 GB version [01:56] of the M1S often costs less than the 4 [01:59] GB variant of the Pi 5. [02:01] If we take a close look at its [02:02] specifications, it's clear that this [02:04] board doesn't match the Pi 5 in raw CPU [02:07] power, but it excels in power [02:09] efficiency. [02:10] It is built to run continuously with low [02:12] power consumption, making it a fantastic [02:14] option for always-on systems like home [02:16] servers, smart home controllers, or IoT [02:19] devices. [02:20] The M1S also stands out by supporting [02:23] NVMe storage directly, which is usually [02:25] only available with Pi 5 add-ons. [02:28] So, overall, it offers great value for [02:30] projects that don't need top-end [02:32] performance. [02:36] The Rock 4 is one of the most [02:38] interesting boards in this price range [02:40] because it takes a completely different [02:42] approach compared to the Pi 5. [02:44] While the Pi 5 uses an ARM-based [02:46] processor, the Rock 4 is powered by an [02:49] Intel N100 processor. [02:51] If we look at the processor itself, both [02:53] the Rock 4 and the Pi 5 use four cores, [02:56] but the Intel processor in the X4 can [02:58] boost its clock speed up to 3.40 GHz, [03:01] which gives it an advantage in certain [03:03] workloads. [03:04] Another important difference is memory. [03:06] The Pi 5 uses LPDDR4X [03:09] RAM, while the Rock 4 uses newer LPDDR5 [03:13] memory, which provides higher memory [03:15] bandwidth and better overall [03:17] responsiveness. [03:18] It also supports NVMe SSD storage [03:21] through PCIe and includes 2.5 Gigabit [03:24] Ethernet, offering significantly faster [03:27] networking compared to the Pi 5's [03:29] Gigabit Ethernet. [03:31] Its 4 GB version costs around $66, [03:35] while the 8 GB version is about $100, [03:38] which still looks like a very [03:39] competitive deal compared to the Pi 5. [03:42] So, the Rock 4 is a better choice for [03:45] users who want a Pi-sized system that [03:46] behaves more like a small desktop [03:48] computer. [03:49] Before we move forward, a word from our [03:51] sponsor. [03:52] If you're working on electronics [03:54] projects, you know how important it is [03:56] to have an ECAD environment that keeps [03:57] your designs organized and reliable. 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[04:47] The Rock 5B is another great alternative [04:49] to the Raspberry Pi 5. [04:52] At its core is the Rockchip processor, [04:54] which consists of four Cortex-A76 [04:57] performance cores running up to 2.4 GHz [05:00] and four Cortex-A55 [05:02] efficiency cores running up to 1.8 GHz. [05:05] This combination allows the board to [05:06] balance power and efficiency very well. [05:09] Graphics performance is another area [05:11] where the board stands out. It features [05:13] the ARM Mali GPU, which supports modern [05:16] graphics standards and provides [05:17] significantly stronger graphics [05:19] capability. [05:20] Another important capability is its [05:22] support for high-resolution video [05:23] processing. The board supports 8K video [05:26] decoding at up to 60 frames per second, [05:29] along with 8K video encoding at up to 30 [05:31] frames per second for common formats. [05:34] In terms of pricing, the 4 GB variant [05:37] costs around $90, which places it very [05:40] close to the price of the 4 GB Raspberry [05:42] Pi 5. [05:43] The 8 GB version costs around $160, [05:47] which is slightly higher than the Pi 5's [05:49] 8 GB model. [05:50] Because of this, the Rock 5B is often [05:53] chosen by users who want more processing [05:55] flexibility and stronger graphics [05:57] performance while still staying within [05:59] the Raspberry Pi form factor. [06:04] The Banana Pi M7 is aimed at users who [06:07] need more performance and scalability [06:09] than what the Pi 5 usually provides. [06:12] It is based on Rockchip's flagship [06:14] processor, which is an octa-core 64-bit [06:16] chip featuring four Cortex-A76 [06:19] performance cores running up to 2.4 GHz [06:22] and four Cortex-A55 efficiency cores [06:25] running up to 1.8 GHz. [06:28] On the graphics side, the M7 uses the [06:30] Mali GPU, which provides significantly [06:33] stronger graphics capability for media [06:35] processing, emulation, and [06:37] GPU-accelerated tasks. [06:40] It also includes a dedicated AI [06:42] accelerator capable of up to 6 TOPS, [06:45] allowing the board to handle machine [06:46] learning workloads. [06:48] The Pi 5 now offers a 16 GB variant [06:51] priced at around $220, but at that same [06:53] price, the Banana Pi M7 offers a [06:56] configuration with 16 GB RAM along with [06:58] 128 GB of onboard eMMC storage. This [07:02] means you are not only getting high [07:03] memory capacity, but also faster and [07:06] more reliable onboard storage. [07:08] In addition, the board includes dual 2.5 [07:11] Gigabit Ethernet ports. So, overall, it [07:13] is one of the best Pi 5 alternatives out [07:15] there. [07:16] Before we move on to the next [07:18] alternative, a huge shout-out to [07:19] ZimaBoard Space because this next one is [07:21] a bit different, and it's not exactly a [07:23] typical Raspberry Pi alternative. Meet [07:26] the ZimaBoard 2, a low-power mini server [07:28] that lets you build your own private [07:29] cloud or home lab setup with much more [07:31] flexibility than a typical Raspberry Pi. [07:34] You can use it to store files, stream [07:36] movies, run apps, control your home [07:38] network, all from a small box that runs [07:40] 24/7. [07:42] If we take a look at the design, the [07:44] ZimaBoard 2 comes in a compact aluminum [07:46] enclosure, which also acts as a heat [07:48] sink. You can even add active cooling if [07:50] needed. [07:52] You get two 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, [07:54] two USB 3.1 ports, a mini DisplayPort, [07:57] and a DC power input. [07:59] There's also a PCIe slot on the side for [08:02] expansion. And on the front, you get two [08:04] SATA ports to directly connect storage [08:06] drives. [08:08] Now, coming to the specifications, the [08:09] board is powered by the Intel processor [08:12] N150, featuring four cores, 6 MB cache, [08:16] and boost speeds up to 3.6 GHz. [08:19] Memory options include 8 GB or 16 GB [08:23] LPDDR5 [08:25] RAM running at 4,800 MHz. [08:27] For storage, you get 32 GB or 64 GB of [08:31] onboard eMMC, along with expansion via [08:34] SATA and PCIe. [08:36] Its 832 variant is priced at around [08:38] $279, [08:40] while the 1664 variant goes up to $349. [08:44] Overall, it is great for users who need [08:47] more power, better storage options, and [08:49] stronger networking capabilities in a [08:51] compact form factor. [08:53] Now, if you're willing to spend a little [08:54] more than the Raspberry Pi 5, there are [08:57] a few boards that offer significantly [08:58] more power and features, making them [09:00] ideal for demanding tasks and [09:02] high-performance applications. [09:07] The Orange Pi 5 is a better alternative [09:09] than the Raspberry Pi 5. [09:11] At the heart of the board is the [09:12] Rockchip processor, made up of four [09:14] Cortex-A76 [09:16] performance cores running up to 2.4 GHz [09:19] and four Cortex-A55 efficiency cores [09:22] running up to 1.8 GHz. [09:25] It also features the ARM Mali GPU, which [09:27] is a much more powerful graphics [09:29] processor than what we typically see on [09:30] Raspberry Pi boards. [09:32] It supports 8K video decoding, and the [09:35] board also includes a dedicated AI [09:37] accelerator capable of delivering up to [09:39] 6 TOPS of computing power, which allows [09:41] it to run machine learning inference [09:43] tasks locally. [09:45] The 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port is another [09:47] highlight, providing faster networking [09:49] speeds. [09:50] In terms of pricing, the 4 GB variant [09:52] costs around $115, [09:54] while the 8 GB version costs about $175. [09:59] For users looking for a powerful board, [10:01] the Orange Pi 5 is an excellent Pi 5 [10:03] alternative. [10:07] The Khadas VIM4 is positioned as a [10:09] premium single board computer, offering [10:12] a different set of strengths compared to [10:13] the Raspberry Pi 5. [10:15] It is powered by the Amlogic processor, [10:18] which features a combination of four [10:19] Cortex-A73 cores running up to 2.2 GHz [10:24] and four Cortex-A53 cores running up to [10:27] 2.0 GHz. [10:29] It uses the Mali-G52 GPU, which provides [10:33] solid performance for multimedia tasks [10:35] and graphical applications. It also [10:37] includes a dedicated NPU capable of 3.2 [10:41] TOPS. [10:43] One of the standout features is its [10:45] multimedia capability. It supports up to [10:47] 8K video decoding and includes HDMI [10:50] input, which is something rarely seen on [10:52] boards in this category. [10:54] This makes it particularly useful for [10:55] video capture, streaming systems, and [10:57] advanced media setups where the Pi 5 is [11:00] more limited. [11:01] In terms of connectivity and expansion, [11:03] it includes Wi-Fi 6, Gigabit Ethernet [11:05] with wake-on-LAN support, and an M.2 [11:08] slot for SSDs or LTE modules, making it [11:12] flexible for both storage and networking [11:14] applications. [11:15] However, these features come at a [11:17] significantly higher price. The 8-GB RAM [11:19] with 32-GB eMMC version costs around [11:22] $269 [11:24] compared to the Raspberry Pi 5 8-GB [11:26] variant at around $135. [11:29] If you've made it this far, then drop a [11:31] like and subscribe to our channel to [11:33] keep supporting us. [11:35] Which one of these alternatives are you [11:37] most excited to try out? Tell us in the [11:39] comments. See you soon. Goodbye.