Rockchip RK3568 SOMs and SBCs: specs and how to choose
We list 6 products based on the Rockchip RK3568 (SOM / CoM (4), SBC (1), Box PC (1)). The SoC specifications below are taken from our representative product, “Firefly Core-3568J”. Memory, video I/O and interfaces exposed differ by product, so compare form factor, RAM and storage in the table.
- SoC
- Rockchip RK3568 (6)
- Product types
- SOM / CoM (4), SBC (1), Box PC (1)
- Suppliers
- Partner (Firefly) (6)
- NPU (device)
- 1 TOPS (INT8)
- Operating systems
- Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, Android, Buildroot
- Applications
- Gateways, Industrial HMI, Digital signage, Industrial HMI and AR
Rockchip RK3568 SoC specifications (representative)
Source: the SoC specifications of “Firefly Core-3568J” on this site (product pages are in Japanese). Some features are not brought out on every product.
| Process | 22nm |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4x Arm Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G52 2EE |
| NPU / AI | Rockchip NPU |
| AI performance | 1.0 TOPS (INT8/INT16) |
| Memory type | LPDDR4 / LPDDR4X / DDR4 |
| Video decode | 4Kp60 H.265/H.264/VP9 |
| Video encode | 1080p60 H.265/H.264 |
| ISP | 8MP ISP |
| Camera | up to 2x MIPI CSI |
| Display | HDMI 2.0, eDP, dual MIPI-DSI, LVDS |
| Ethernet | 2x Gigabit Ethernet |
| PCIe | PCIe 3.0 x2, SATA 3.0 |
| USB | 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 |
Products based on the Rockchip RK3568 (6)
Product pages are in Japanese. Contact us for English datasheets.
| Product | Type | SoC | Form factor / size | RAM | Storage | NPU | OS | Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Core-3568J PW-SOM-044 | SOM / CoM | RK3568 | proprietary B2B / 55 x 40 mm | 4GB–8GB | 128GB | 1 TOPS | Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, Android | Partner (Firefly) |
| Firefly iCore-3568JQ PW-SOM-045 | SOM / CoM | RK3568 | proprietary BTB (industrial -40 to 85 °C) / 55 x 40 mm | 4GB–8GB | 32GB–64GB | 1 TOPS | Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, Android | Partner (Firefly) |
| Firefly Core-3568J (8GB config) PW-SOM-061 | SOM / CoM | RK3568 | proprietary B2B / 55 x 40 mm | 8GB | 128GB | 1 TOPS | Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, Android | Partner (Firefly) |
| Firefly iCore-3568JQ (automotive grade) PW-SOM-062 | SOM / CoM | RK3568 | proprietary BTB / 55 x 40 mm | 4GB | 32GB | 1 TOPS | Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, Android | Partner (Firefly) |
| Firefly AIO-3568J PW-SBC-078 | SBC | RK3568 | proprietary SBC / 100 x 72 mm | 4/8GB | 64GB | 1 TOPS | Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, Android | Partner (Firefly) |
| Firefly Station P2 (RK3568) PW-BOX-093 | Box PC | RK3568 | mini PC / 110 x 80 x 40 mm | 4/8GB | 64GB | 1 TOPS | Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, Android | Partner (Firefly) |
How to choose a RK3568 product
- Choose by integration stage. For volume products, use a SOM / CoM on your own carrier board; for evaluation or small runs, an SBC; for immediate deployment, a box PC or AI box. Listed: SOM / CoM (4), SBC (1), Box PC (1).
- Narrow by memory and storage. Use the RAM and storage columns to find configurations that fit your OS and application.
- Check OS and software support. Listed products support Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, Android, Buildroot. BSP versions and drivers differ by product — ask us for details.
- Plan for long-term supply and pin compatibility. Whether pin-compatible modules exist affects how easily you can move up or down the range later.
FAQ
- What CPU does the RK3568 have?
- Per our representative product: 4x Arm Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz.
- How fast is the RK3568 NPU?
- Per our representative product: 1.0 TOPS (INT8/INT16). Device NPUs in the listed products: 1 TOPS (INT8).
- How many RK3568 products do you offer?
- We list 6 products (SOM / CoM (4), SBC (1), Box PC (1)).
- Which operating systems do RK3568 products support?
- Listed products support Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, Android, Buildroot.
- Can you lend evaluation units or design a carrier board?
- Yes. We lend evaluation units, advise on configurations and take on carrier-board design and contract development. Use the contact form; English is fine.
Past announcements (summaries)
Summaries of our press releases. Configurations and specifications are as announced and may differ from the products listed today. The original Japanese releases are on DreamNews.
SMARC 2.0 RK3568 core board "Core-3568J SMARC" on sale
An RK3568 core board in the SMARC 2.0 format (82 × 50 mm, 314-pin MXM3.0 edge), so it works with standard SMARC carrier boards. Its 1 TOPS NPU runs lightweight AI; it also offers 4K decoding, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 5G/4G, and is industrial grade with an external watchdog.
Software, hardware and ODM development on RK3566 / RK3568
Prototype support, software development, hardware design and ODM services on the RK3566 / RK3568, for products replacing i.MX6 that need dual Ethernet, SATA, PCIe and AI. The RK3568 is a 22 nm quad-core Cortex-A55 with a Mali-G52 2EE GPU, a 0.8 TOPS NPU, 4K decoding, 1080P encoding and SATA/PCIe/USB 3.0, supporting Android 11 and Linux.
RK3566 AI core board on sale
A computer-on-module with the RK3566, a quad-core 64-bit Cortex-A55 up to 1.8 GHz on 22 nm. It integrates a dual-core Mali-G52, a VPU for 4K@60fps decoding and 1080P@100fps encoding and a 0.8 TOPS NPU, and supports up to 8 GB RAM with end-to-end ECC, PCIe 2.1 and SATA 3.0. A carrier-board reference design is provided.