Can a Raspberry Pi 5 run BitNet b1.58 2B?
Yes, usably. Best reported generation speed: 16.1 tokens/s on Raspberry Pi 5 (1.58-bit, Cougar (custom Rust runner)), per r/LocalLLaMA thread author (Cougar). Boards tested: Raspberry Pi 5.
BitNet b1.58 2B speed by board
- Raspberry Pi 5: 16.1 tokens/s best (1.58-bit, Cougar (custom Rust runner)), 1 test
FAQ
Which edge board runs BitNet b1.58 2B fastest?
Of the boards tested, Raspberry Pi 5 is fastest for BitNet b1.58 2B: 16.1 tokens/s generation (1.58-bit, Cougar (custom Rust runner)).
How fast does BitNet b1.58 2B run on Raspberry Pi 5?
Best reported generation speed for BitNet b1.58 2B on Raspberry Pi 5 is 16.1 tokens/s (1.58-bit, Cougar (custom Rust runner)), from 1 sourced test. Source: r/LocalLLaMA thread author (Cougar) (https://www.reddit.com/r/LocalLLaMA/comments/1s34zsg/161_toks_on_raspberry_pi_5_bitnet_2b_can_anyone/).
| Board ↕ | Model ↕ | Runtime & setup ↕ | Gen t/s ↕ | Price ₹ (India) ↕ | Source ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 5 | BitNet b1.58 2B2B params · 1.58-bit | Cougar (custom Rust runner)Stock cooler (throttled to 1.6 GHz) | 16.1 ⚠ unusual, check source | ₹18,643 Buy0.86 t/s per ₹1k | Community r/LocalLLaMA thread author (Cougar)2026-03-25 |
Each row shows only what its source reported: RAM, quant, prompt speed and setup appear under the main value when published. Rows with full details are listed first, fastest first. Source badges: Community, Vendor, Reproduced; ⚠ marks a speed far from similar results (how we check).