Banana Pi F3 singleboardcomputer RISC-V 8-core 4GB RAM 16GB eMMC

Developing with RISC-V often means choosing between limited performance and high cost. The Banana Pi F3 bridges that gap with an 8-core RISC-V processor, 4GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16GB eMMC storage, giving you a capable platform for edge computing, embedded systems and open-source experimentation without proprietary constraints.

Who is it for

Engineers, makers and researchers who need a RISC-V development board with desktop-class connectivity and expandable storage. It suits projects ranging from network appliances to AI inference prototypes.

Main features

• Sophgo SG2042 RISC-V processor with 8 C920 cores
• 4GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16GB eMMC onboard storage
• M.2 M-Key slot for NVMe SSD and M.2 E-Key for Wi-Fi/BT module
• Gigabit Ethernet, dual USB 3.0 and dual USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI 2.0, MIPI DSI display and MIPI CSI camera interfaces
• 40-pin GPIO header compatible with Raspberry Pi HATs

Specifications

• Processor: Sophgo SG2042, 8 cores, RISC-V C920 architecture
• RAM: 4GB LPDDR4
• Storage: 16GB eMMC, MicroSD slot, M.2 M-Key (PCIe 3.0 x4)
• Networking: 1x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
• USB: 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
• Video: HDMI 2.0, MIPI DSI
• Camera: MIPI CSI
• Expansion: 40-pin GPIO, M.2 E-Key (PCIe 2.0 x1)
• Audio: 3.5mm jack
• Power: USB-C 5V DC
• RTC with battery connector

Tips

Pair the F3 with a Debian-based Linux image for immediate development. The M.2 E-Key slot accepts standard Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules, so you can add wireless connectivity as needed. For storage-heavy workloads, install an NVMe SSD in the M.2 M-Key slot.