https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews
Jeff Geerling's SBC review data - Raspberry Pi, Radxa, Orange Pi, etc.
https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews
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Jeff Geerling's SBC review data - Raspberry Pi, Radxa, Orange Pi, etc.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews
- Owner: geerlingguy
- License: mit
- Created: 2023-01-26T01:49:17.000Z (over 3 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2025-05-06T16:42:47.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-05-06T17:46:35.666Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: benchmarks, computers, raspberry-pi, reviews, sbc, testing
- Language: Python
- Homepage: https://sbc-reviews.jeffgeerling.com/
- Size: 54.7 KB
- Stars: 749
- Watchers: 46
- Forks: 20
- Open Issues: 45
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml
- License: LICENSE
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README
# SBC Reviews
Jeff Geerling's SBC (Single-Board Computer) review and benchmarking data repo.
There are many like it, but this one is mine.
## Website
TODO: I am working on moving the data within this repository into a static website for easier browsing and so I can more easily link to the information. This process will take some time. Visit the site at [https://sbc-reviews.jeffgeerling.com/](https://sbc-reviews.jeffgeerling.com/).
## List of SBCs
The list of SBCs has been moved to the [SBC Reviews website](https://sbc-reviews.jeffgeerling.com).
## Motivation
I test a _lot_ of SBCs from Raspberry Pi, Radxa, Orange Pi, Pine64, ODROID, ASUS, and more.
Until recently, I would compile all my data in a single project folder and/or [blog post](https://www.jeffgeerling.com/tags/sbc), and maybe feature a few specific benchmarks in a video on [my YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/JeffGeerling).
But I decided I'd rather have a public repository with all the test data and review notes for all the SBCs I use and test.
Unless under NDA, my plan is to compile all my data here, in real-time, as a point of reference for myself and for anyone else who runs into interesting results (e.g. the RK3588 on the Rock 5 model B benchmarking _slower_ than the RK3588S on the Orange Pi 5).
## Methodology
For every board I test or review, I will open an Issue with the name of the SBC, and begin compiling data in that issue.
If you would like to see a board added that is not already listed, **please start a new [Discussion](https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews/discussions)**—do not open an Issue until I have confirmed I am going to acquire and test a certain board.
A list of _all_ the tests I attempt to run on a board is contained in the [sbc-board.md Issue Template](/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/sbc-board.md).
I often test a variety of other board-specific features, too, though it depends on the amount of time I'm willing to devote to a specific board, whether I'll deep-dive or just get basic numbers.
## Benchmark Scripts
The benchmark scripts are run using `pyinfra`. It can be installed with `pip3 install pyinfra`.
Inside the `benchmark` directory, modify `inventory.py` to point at the system under test, and run:
```
pyinfra inventory.py main.py -y
```
This assumes you've already configured an SSH connection to the system under test.
You can run individual benchmarks separately by calling the task files individually:
```
pyinfra inventory.py tasks/tinymembench.py -y
```
Make sure you've run at least `tasks/setup.py` prior to running any other tasks, if not running `main.py`.
> Note: There is a parallel set of benchmarking scripts in the `benchmark-ansible` folder. Right now I'm setting up both side by side to do essentially the same thing, but I wanted to give Pyinfra a try since I hadn't used it for any 'production' scenario before.
## Building the Website
The website is generated with Hugo. Check out [Hugo's installation guide](https://gohugo.io/installation/).
Change directories into `web` and run `hugo server` to run to run a local development environment and preview the site.
The website is built using GitHub Actions, with the configuration stored inside `.github/workflows/hugo.yml`.
## SBC Awards
I'm considering crowning certain SBCs with awards every year, like "Fastest storage" or "least functionality." That seems like it could be a fun way to blow off steam when I'm having a terrible experience, or celebrate some truly groundbreaking new features...
## Author
This repository is maintained by [Jeff Geerling](https://www.jeffgeerling.com).