Specs & Power Consumption: FriendlyElec NanoPi R5C

Partially verified data Rockchip RK3568

FriendlyElec NanoPi R5C (RK3568): estimated 5W idle and 6W under load, 2x 2.5GbE, up to 4 GB RAM. No VESA: alternative mounting tips.

Technical specifications

Idle estimate5 W

Under load estimate6 W

Estimated 24/7 average5.2 W

Yearly cost (€0.25/kWh)11.39 €

Average based on 80% of the time at idle and 20% under load, running 24/7: 46 kWh/year. Adjust the inputs to match your usage:

Energy: 46 kWh/year · Cost: 11.39 €/year (0.95 €/month)

Footprint 63 × 63 mm, 29 mm tall (about 0.12 litres).
No VESA mount: place it on a shelf or a rack tray, or use a universal strap-style mini PC holder.

Low-power ARM SoC: a passive heatsink or small fan keeps it cool even running 24/7.
Clean dust from the vents every 6-12 months to keep temperatures and power draw low.

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Dimensions: 63 × 63 × 29 mm — friendlyelec.com (official source, checked on 2026-11-06)
Max RAM: 4 GB — friendlyelec.com (official source, checked on 2026-11-06)
Network ports: 2x 2.5GbE — friendlyelec.com (official source, checked on 2026-11-06)

Estimated from the CPU class and measurements of similar models: idle power, load power, VESA support. Always check the manufacturer's spec sheet.

Real-world power draw varies with OS, RAM, drives, peripherals and BIOS settings.