https://dwaves.de/2023/08/07/looking-for-a-new-soc-or-sbc-new-version-of-starfive-visionfive-2-risc-v-sob-soc-battle-rages-on-raspberry-pi-4-vs-odroid-n2l/
Update: 2023: there seems to be a new version “StarFive VisionFive 2 JH7110 64bit SoC”
- with 4GB RAM for 84,49 Bucks
- or 114,49 Bucks for the 8GB RAM version
- CPU performance is between Raspberry Pi3 and Pi34
- also remarkable: price-wise it can compete with the Raspberry 4 and ODROID N2l!
- HINT: there are still massive software hickups X-D (HDMI might not work per default)
- but ExplainingComputers was able to run a customized version of Debian 😀 (Linux Kernel: 5.15.0 (StarFive kernel tag v2.6.0)
Known Issues:
- 4K resolution is not working in X
- XFCE desktop resizing slowness
- 1080p60 video playback issue
- libreoffice slowness using gtk3
- Mosaic pictures after login
- xeglinfo crashes X server
- Qt modules qtwebengine failed to build
- Firefox hardware acceleration is not working (mind that when browsing or youtube playback)
- NWjs Filesystem access APIs failed.
- NWjs mp3 encoder failed to be detected
- Hang after awhile in dual display [MIPI+HDMI]
What’s Next – WIP
- Debian-Installer support – Could support both SD + eMMC boot in single image.
- ipv6 enablement
- NVMe PCIe enablement and test
- u-boot splash screen
- 4K resolution support for X and Wayland
- Improved X Desktop user experience
- Vulkan support
- Firefox hardware acceleration
- 1080p60 video playback
- Gnome Wayland Desktop for improved user experience
- virtual console via HDMI
Link for Image Download: VisionFive v2 Debian
unfortunately: the performance of the CPU is still light years away from the ARM competition 😐 (but it’s a start)
Difference to the VisionFive 1:
Update: 2022: RISC-V Dual Core SoC for 179 bucks!
https://riscv.org/blog/2021/03/risc-v-star-rising-from-the-east-introducing-starfive/
keep an eye on: RISC-V SoCs: https://riscv.org/exchange/
2018-04: RISC-V CPUs not affected by spectre & meltdown
RISC-V hardware
would definitely recommend to support this project.: if one has little money:
https://www.crowdsupply.com/sifive/hifive1-rev-b ($60)
with massive amounts of money… https://www.crowdsupply.com/sifive/hifive-unleashed ($1000)
+ https://www.crowdsupply.com/microsemi/hifive-unleashed-expansion-board ($2000)
full blown RISC-V PC:
one can even build one’s own risc-v pc: (one can only hope that mass production will bring prices down)
https://abopen.com/news/building-a-risc-v-pc/
is still pretty expensive
microsemi offers a sata adapter for $2000
… but with $2000 also PRETTY EXPENSIVE.
RISC-V emulator in Javascript? JSLinux
Run Linux or other Operating Systems in your browser!
The following emulated systems are available:
CPU | OS (Distribution) | User Interface |
VFsync access |
Startup Link |
TEMU Config |
Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
x86 | Linux 4.12.0 (Buildroot) | Console | Yes | click here | url | |
x86 | Linux 4.12.0 (Buildroot) | X Window | Yes | click here | url | Right mouse button for the menu. |
x86 | Windows 2000 | Graphical | No | click here | url | Disclaimer. |
x86 | FreeDOS | VGA Text | No | click here | url | |
riscv64 | Linux 4.15.0 (Buildroot) | Console | Yes | click here | url | |
riscv64 | Linux 4.15.0 (Buildroot) | X Window | Yes | click here | url | Right mouse button for the menu. |
riscv64 | Linux 4.15.0 (Fedora 29) | Console | Yes | click here | url | Warning: longer boot time. |
riscv64 | Linux 4.15.0 (Fedora 29) | X Window | Yes | click here | url | Warning: longer boot time. Right mouse button for the menu. |
as seen in:
http://bofh.nikhef.nl/events/FOSDEM/2019/AW1.126/riscvfedora.webm
what else is out there https://www.crowdsupply.com/search?q=HiFive
hint:
- SOC = System on a Chip, has multiple functional units on one piece of silicon. Often multiple processors and peripherals
- SBC = Single Board Computer, complete PC on a single PCB. CPU, RAM, non-volatile memory(HDD or flash)
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