RISC-V SBCs: How Does the Geniatech XPI-7110 Stack Up?
I recently came across the Geniatech XPI-7110 RISC-V SBC and wanted to start a discussion around its potential. Powered by RISC-V, this SBC offers unique features like a 1.5 GHz RISC-V processor, 2GB of LPDDR4 RAM, and GPIO, PCIe, and HDMI support. It also has eMMC and microSD storage options and runs a Linux-based OS. However, I’m curious about its performance compared to other popular SBCs like Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone Black. Given RISC-V is still emerging, how mature is the ecosystem for development? Are there sufficient software tools and support available for it?
Another area I’m interested in is its use cases whether it's suited for edge computing, robotics, or other applications and if it can handle more demanding tasks. I also wonder about hardware expansion using its PCIe slot and the power efficiency for mobile applications. Finally, is this a wise long-term investment, or is it more suitable for experimental use?