Orange Pi 5 Max
Unleash Next-Gen Performance
The Orange Pi 5 Max is a powerhouse single-board computer designed to push the boundaries of edge computing, artificial intelligence, and DIY development. Driven by the elite Rockchip RK3588 octa-core 64-bit processor, this compact board balances high-efficiency processing with blistering speeds up to $2.4\text{ GHz}$. Paired with ultra-fast LPDDR5 RAM options and a built-in 6 TOPS NPU, the Max variant is specifically optimized to handle complex AI frameworks, neural networks, computer vision, and demanding automation tasks without breaking a sweat.
Engineered for ultimate versatility, the Orange Pi 5 Max sets a new benchmark for single-board connectivity and expansion. It breaks away from typical micro-ports by offering dual full-sized HDMI 2.1 outputs capable of stunning 8K video at 60FPS, alongside high-speed PCIe 3.0 4-lane M.2 expansion for blazing-fast NVMe SSD storage. Complete with onboard Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, a high-performance 2.5G Ethernet port, and rich peripheral headers, it provides a stable, desktop-grade foundation for media servers, advanced robotics, and next-generation IoT builds.
Technical Specifications
| Component / Interface | Hardware Specifications |
| Processor (SoC) | Rockchip RK3588 (8nm LP Process), Octa-core 64-bit (4x Cortex-A76 @ $2.4\text{ GHz}$ + 4x Cortex-A55 @ $1.8\text{ GHz}$) |
| Graphics (GPU) | ARM Mali-G610, Built-in 3D GPU, compatible with OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.2, and Vulkan 1.2 |
| AI Accelerator (NPU) | Embedded NPU with up to 6 TOPS computing power; supports INT4/INT8/INT16/FP16 hybrid processing |
| System Memory | 4GB / 8GB / 16GB LPDDR5 (Optional) |
| Storage Slots | 1x eMMC Flash socket (supports up to 256GB), 1x MicroSD card slot, 1x 16MB QSPI Nor Flash |
| M.2 Expansion | 1x M.2 M-Key slot (PCIe 3.0 x4) supporting high-speed NVMe or SATA SSDs |
| Networking | 1x PCIe 2.5G High-Speed LAN port (Realtek RTL8125BG) |
| Wireless | Onboard Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 / BLE module (AP6611) |
| Video Output | 2x HDMI 2.1 (Up to 8K@60FPS), 1x MIPI DSI TX 4-Lane |
| Camera Input | 2x MIPI CSI 4-Lane, 1x MIPI D-PHY RX 4-Lane |
| USB Ports | 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 |
| Audio | ES8388 Codec, 3.5mm headphone/mic jack, onboard MIC, HDMI 2.1 eARC |
| Expansion Header | 40-pin GPIO dual-row header (UART, PWM, I2C, SPI, CAN, GPIO) |
| Power Source | USB Type-C interface, 5V @ 5A |
| Operating Systems | Orange Pi OS (Droid/Arch/OH), Ubuntu, Debian, Android 12 / 13 |
| Dimensions & Weight | 89mm x 57mm x 1.6mm |
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RAM/Memory |
8GB , 16GB |