Orange Pi RV2: An Octa-Core RISC-V SBC for $30

Orange Pi has launched its second RISC-V single-board computer, the RV2, featuring an octa-core Ky X1 processor with a 2 TOPS AI accelerator, starting at just $30. This upgrade from their quad-core model boasts enhanced performance, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, and dual PCIe 2.0 x2 connectors. It also supports WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and a variety of interfaces, with 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB LPDDR4X memory options. While the Ky X1's single-core performance boost isn't groundbreaking, it offers excellent value for a RISC-V board in this price range.