Orange Pi RV is a RISC-V development board powered by the JH-7110 quad-core processor. Featuring an M.2 SSD slot and USB 3.0 ports, it offers a full-fledged RISC-V environment starting from just around $30.
Orange Pi has released a new RISC-V development board called the Orange Pi RV. Equipped with the JH-7110 quad-core RISC-V processor, it features a PCIe M.2 slot and four USB 3.0 ports, making it a highly expandable SBC. While using the same SoC as the existing StarFive VisionFive 2, its strategic pricing starting from around $30 positions it to accelerate RISC-V adoption.
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Specifications
| ■ Orange Pi RV | |
|---|---|
| SoC | JH-7110 (RISC-V Quad-core 1.5GHz) |
| Memory | 2GB / 4GB / 8GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | M.2 M-Key (PCIe x1 2280), MicroSD |
| Network | 1GbE x1, Wi-Fi 5 + BT 5.0 |
| Video Output | HDMI 2.0 (4K@30fps), MIPI DSI |
| USB | USB 3.0 x4 |
| Power | USB-C 5V 4A |
| Size | 89 x 56 x 1.6 mm |
This is a high cost-performance model that brings the "standard RISC-V board configuration" with JH-7110 and M.2 NVMe support down to the $30 price range.
Features
SoC & Performance
At its heart is the StarFive JH-7110. This SoC has proven track records in devices like VisionFive 2 and PineTab-V, making it essentially the standard for RISC-V Linux at this point. The 4-core 1.5GHz performance falls somewhere between Raspberry Pi 3 and 4, but it's more than sufficient for running Linux and setting up a development environment.
Expandability: M.2 and USB 3.0
Unusually for an SBC in this price range, it features an M.2 M-Key (PCIe 2.0 x1) slot. This allows you to use an NVMe SSD as a boot drive or data storage, offering significantly better reliability and speed compared to SD card operation. Additionally, with four USB 3.0 ports, you won't have trouble connecting peripherals. Being able to directly connect a mouse, keyboard, USB flash drive, and more without a hub is a subtle but appreciated feature for desktop use.
Network and Video Output
Wired LAN supports Gigabit, and Wi-Fi 5/BT 5.0 comes standard, meaning no additional investment is needed for networking. Video output supports up to 4K@30fps via HDMI 2.0. For desktop use, FHD operation is more realistic, but some level of video decoding acceleration can be expected based on SoC specifications.
Appearance
The size is 89 x 56 mm, similar to the Raspberry Pi 4. With minor modifications, it should fit in existing general-purpose cases.
Conclusion
The Orange Pi RV has the potential to become the "standard machine" for RISC-V boards. It adopts the proven JH-7110 SoC, comes with M.2 SSD and Wi-Fi as standard, and starts from around $30. For beginners who want to start exploring Linux on RISC-V, there may be no better balanced option available.
| Retailer | Price (Reference) |
|---|---|
| Official (AliExpress, etc.) | From $30 (2GB model) |