SiFive HiFive Unmatched: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The SiFive HiFive Unmatched runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the sifiveu/generic target, and has been supported since 23.05.0. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) No WiFi Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Discontinued. This model is no longer sold new, so this page is kept as a reference for people who already own one. See current alternatives.

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the SiFive HiFive Unmatched, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC SiFive FU740
CPU 4 cores @ 1200 MHz
Flash 32 MB
Ethernet ports 1
USB 4x 3.0
WiFi generation No WiFi
WLAN hardware -
WLAN driver none
OpenWrt target sifiveu / generic
Package architecture riscv64_riscv64
Current release 25.12.1
Supported since 23.05.0
Install method see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply ATX or SFX type PSU
Device type Single-board computer
Estimated throughput 840 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the HiFive Unmatched

Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload. Documented methods: see git-commit.

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

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