Key takeaways
- The Orange Pi 5 Pro delivers powerful processing power with 6 TOPS of AI processing power to run AI models locally on a small board.
- This SBC supports various operating systems like Orangepi OS, Ubuntu, Debian and Android 12, making it versatile for different users.
- The Orange Pi 5 Pro comes with a range of ports including HDMI, USB, audio jack, M.2 interface, etc., providing excellent connectivity options.
It’s an exciting time to be an SBC fan. There are plenty of choices outside of Raspberry Pi boards, and these competitors are finding ways to integrate AI processing onto something the size of a credit card. This is the case of the BeagleBoard which was launched with 4 TOPS of AI processing power. Today, the AI SBC competition is heating up, as the Orange Pi board is released with 6 theoretical TOPS of performance, as well as other amazing features.
The Orange Pi 5 Pro comes out with great specs
As spotted by NotebookCheckThe Orange Pi 5 Pro is out after being announced at the Orange Pi 2024 developer conference. It’s packed with a lot of cool features, so let’s break them down.
First of all, the Orange Pi 5 Pro can reach 6 TOPS of AI processing power. This makes it a great way for users to run AI models locally on their SBCs without needing to send data back to a backend server. This is an exciting development for these small cards, as it allows users to code, run, and share their AI creations with others without relying on an external service.
Not a fan of AI? The Orange Pi 5 Pro can also support a wide range of different operating systems. It can run Orangepi OS, Ubuntu, Debian and Android 12, the latter of which is particularly interesting. We’ve already managed to get Android running on a Raspberry Pi, but having an SBC compatible with the OS is refreshing. It also comes with a nice range of ports:
1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
1x 40 pin connector
1x eMMC interface
1x HDMI 2.0
1x HDMI 2.1
1x M.2 M key (PCIe 2.0 x1)
1x MicroSD card slot
1x MIPI-DSI
1x RJ45 (1Gigabit)
3x USB 2.0 Type-A
2x USB 2.0 Type-A (header)
1x USB 3.1 Type-A
1x USB Type-C (5V/5A power supply)
Currently, only the 16GB RAM variant is available on Amazon, but the company plans to release 4GB and 8GB variants for $60 and $80 respectively.
