Rockchip RK3588 Octa-core AI Application Processor

RK3588 is an application-processor SoC with four Cortex-A76 and four Cortex-A55 cores, Mali-G610 graphics and a three-core NPU rated up to 6 TOPS at INT8. Memory, storage, connectors and the OS image depend on the selected board design.

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Product scopeRK3588 application processor / SoC
CPU4 × Cortex-A76 + 4 × Cortex-A55
NPUUp to 6 TOPS at INT8 (three cores)

Sourcebotics selection notes, based on the published documentation.

Application fit

  • Selecting processor capability before choosing a robot-compute module or carrier board.

Integration planning

  • Name the board/module SKU and revision when requesting connectors, RAM, storage, supply input and an OS image.
  • Check pin multiplexing and shared PHY choices against the board schematic; a SoC feature list does not promise every interface is routed simultaneously.
  • Identify the BSP, kernel, NPU runtime and supported operator set for the required model. Peak TOPS is not a benchmark for a complete application.

Selection considerations

  • Do not transfer RK3588 capabilities to RK3588S/S2 or other related part numbers without their own datasheets.
  • The prior CAN entry has no support in the reviewed exact-chip documents; require evidence for any board-level CAN implementation.

Technical specifications

Product documentation
SOC CAPABILITIES; BOARD IMPLEMENTATION MUST BE SPECIFIED
Chip / SoCRK3588Reference ↗
CPU4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55Reference ↗
GPUArm Mali-G610Reference ↗
NPUUp to 6 TOPS at INT8 (three-core NPU; theoretical capability)Reference ↗
External-memory capabilityLPDDR4/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 controller; up to 32 GB address space in Datasheet V1.6, not populated RAMReference ↗
Storage capabilitySoC supports eMMC/SD and PCIe/SATA attachment; installed storage depends on board designReference ↗
Software scopeAndroid/Linux ecosystem support; board-specific BSP and delivered OS image must be specifiedReference ↗
SoC interface capabilitiesPCIe 3.0 with lane configurations; PCIe 2.x/SATA/USB combo PHY; RGMII; MIPI CSI; HDMI. Simultaneous availability depends on pin/PHY design.Reference ↗
Populated board connectionsPopulated board connections are unspecified for this SoC referenceReference ↗
Temperature reference−20 to 85 °C ambient (Datasheet V1.6 reference); confirm order code and the completed board thermal designReference ↗

Manufacturer specifications for the listed model. Confirm options, operating conditions and integration requirements in your configuration-specific quotation.

Supplier

Rockchip Electronics Co., Ltd. 瑞芯微电子股份有限公司
Fuzhou, Fujian · est. 2001 · 1,000–5,000 employees

Rockchip is a Shanghai-listed Chinese fabless SoC leader founded in 2001 and headquartered in Fuzhou. Its RK3588 and RK3576 processors combine multi-core Arm CPUs with 6 TOPS NPUs, making them the mainstream compute platform for Chinese robots, AMRs, machine vision and edge AI gateways.

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Product documentation

Manufacturer and distributor references for model selection and technical review.

Configuration & quotation

Specify the exact model or variant, required interfaces and accessories, quantity and delivery destination. Use the quotation to confirm the supplied configuration, current availability and commercial terms.

Price range (USD)Price on request
MOQNegotiable
Lead time30-45 days

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FAQ

Does this listing include 32 GB RAM, two Ethernet ports and Ubuntu?

Those were mixed chip and board descriptions. RK3588 is a SoC; its address space and interface controllers do not identify populated RAM, physical connectors or an installed OS. Specify a board/module SKU for those requirements.

Are the listed high-speed interfaces available simultaneously?

Not necessarily. The datasheet documents pin and combo-PHY choices. Check the selected carrier design and enabled BSP rather than adding every SoC interface into one assumed board.

Does RK3588 include CAN support?

A native CAN controller was not established in the exact-chip product page, official brief or reviewed V1.6 peripheral sections. A board may add separate interface hardware; request its schematic and driver support.

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