Rockchip RK3572 8nm AIoT Chip Delivers 100% Performance Boost, 50% Power Cut

Rockchip has announced the RK3572, a new mid-range AIoT chip built on an 8nm process. The company claims the processor delivers over 100% performance improvement compared to the previous generation while reducing typical power consumption by more than 50%.

8nm process enables significant efficiency gains

The RK3572 features a CPU with two Cortex-A73 cores and six Cortex-A53 cores, paired with a Mali-G310 GPU. It includes an NPU capable of 4 TOPS at INT8 precision. The chip supports LPDDR4(x)/5(x) memory and multiple storage options including eMMC 5.1, UFS 2.0, and SD 3.0. It also integrates a 12M ISP, HEVC video encoding, and decoding for HEVC, VP9, AVS2, and AV1. The chip can drive dual displays at 4K@60fps and 2K@60fps simultaneously.

Specifications

• Process Node: 8nm
• CPU: 2×Cortex-A73 + 6×Cortex-A53
• GPU: Mali-G310
• NPU: INT8 4 TOPS
• Display: Dual 4K@60fps + 2K@60fps

Rockchip says the minimum system power in most real-world scenarios is under 1W. The chip also includes a range of interfaces such as PCIe 2.1, SATA 3.1, USB DRD 3.0/2.0, two 1GbE ports, SDIO 3.0, DSMC, CAN, I2C, I3C, SPI, and UART.

The RK3572 targets AIoT applications where performance and power efficiency are critical. With its 8nm process and balanced CPU-GPU-NPU configuration, it aims to serve as a competitive option for edge computing and smart devices. Rockchip has not disclosed pricing or availability details.