We recently discussed the launch of the Radxa ROCK Pi 4 SE single-board computer, which is equipped with the Rockchip RK3399-T processor and is considered to be an alternative to the famous Raspberry Pi 4B single-board computer. The company has expanded its product portfolio with the latest offering, the Radxa ROCK Pi 5B. It is designed to cater to the growing demands of developers, enthusiasts, and hobbyists, as it comes with Rockchip RK3588 processor.
The ROCK Pi 5B is powered by the Rockchip RK3588 processor that integrates an Arm Cortex-A76 architecture with four high-performance cores and four energy-efficient Cortex-A55 cores. The RK3588 offers a significant performance gain over its predecessors, which allows it to be integrated into a wide range of applications, such as computer vision, IoT, and robotics.
Specifications of Radxa ROCK Pi 5B:
- Processor: Rockchip RK3588 with Arm Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 cores
- GPU: Arm Mali-G610 MC4 for enhanced graphics processing
- RAM: 8 GB 64-bit LPDDR4 RAM
- Storage: eMMC module socket and MicroSD card slot
- Display: HDMI ports with 8K resolution support at 60 fps as well as 4K at 60 fps, with micro-HDMI supporting 4K resolution
- USB: USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports
- GPIO: 40-pin GPIO header for expansion and customization
- Camera: 1x 4 lane CSI interfaces for imaging applications
- Audio: High-quality stereo audio output through a 3.5mm audio jack
- Operating System Support: Linux distributions like Ubuntu, Debian, and Android 12
The ROCK Pi 5B has additional features as it supports various software frameworks, including TensorFlow and PyTorch, enabling developers to leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities.
The board can be used for computer vision applications, thanks to its wide range of support for various display outputs. The ROCK Pi 5B supports hardware video decoding up to 8K resolution, providing an improved media experience. Its dual MIPI-CSI camera interfaces enable users to explore computer vision and robotics applications.
The ROCK Pi 5B is currently available for purchase at $194.00 USD on DFRobot product page.