The RK3588 is Rockchip's new generation flagship high-end processor, featuring high computing power, low power consumption, powerful multimedia capabilities, and rich data interfaces. It is equipped with an octa-core CPU (quad-core A76 + quad-core A55) and an ARM G610MP4 GPU, with a built-in NPU providing 6.0 TOPs of computing power.

Five Major Technical Advantages

Built-in multiple powerful embedded hardware engines, supporting 8K@60fps H.265 and VP9 decoders, 8K@30fps H.264 decoder, and 4K@60fps AV1 decoder; supports 8K@30fps H.264 and H.265 encoders, high-quality JPEG encoder/decoder, and dedicated image pre-processor and post-processor.
Built-in 3D GPU, compatible with OpenGL ES1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.2, and Vulkan 1.2. A special 2D hardware engine with MMU will maximize display performance and provide a smooth operating experience.
Built-in Rockchip's self-developed 48MP ISP (Image Signal Processor), supporting numerous algorithm accelerators such as HDR, 3A, LSC, 3DNR, 2DNR, sharpening, defogging, fisheye correction, gamma correction, etc.
The high-performance NPU supports INT4/INT8/INT16/FP16 mixed precision operations. Its strong compatibility allows easy conversion of network models based on frameworks like TensorFlow / MXNet/PyTorch/Caffe.
Features high-performance 4-channel external memory interfaces (LPDDR4/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5), capable of supporting demanding memory bandwidth requirements.

Rockchip RK3399/RK3588+FPGA hardware acceleration design solution. The RK3399/RK3588 interfaces with FPGA via PCIe. Xinmai Technology has a mature solution.

FPGAs support ZYNQ/A7/K7, and also domestic brands like Anlogic and Gowin.

Powerful Computing, Perfect Balance of Performance and Power Consumption

For the CPU, the RK3588 adopts a typical big.LITTLE architecture with 4x Cortex-A76 cores and 4x Cortex-A55 cores. The big cores operate at 2.4GHz, and the little cores at 1.8GHz, striking a balance between performance and power consumption. 1MB L2 Cache and 3MB L3 Cache provide stronger CPU computing capabilities.

For the GPU, the RK3588 integrates ARM Mali-G610. It supports at least two 4K UIs and can smoothly run complex graphics processing and games.

For the NPU, the RK3588 integrates Rockchip's fourth-generation AI computing engine with complete independent intellectual property rights, improving MAC operation unit utilization and bandwidth consumption by 30%. The 6.0 TOPs NPU computing power empowers various AI scenarios, providing possibilities for local offline AI computing in complex scenarios, complex video stream analysis, and other applications.

Powerful Multimedia Imaging, Delivering an Ultimate Experience

The multi-core architecture of RK3588's multimedia imaging core IP gives it powerful processing capabilities, providing an ultimate visual experience for developers and users. The multi-core architecture not only supports current application requirements but also easily upgrades to support future higher-performance expansions.

First, the RK3588 adopts Rockchip's latest fourth-generation codec technology, enabling simultaneous encoding and decoding of true 8K video, resulting in clearer images and richer details. It can support simultaneous decoding of over 40 channels of 1080P HD video. In addition to common H265/H264, support for 8K VP9/AV1 decoding ensures good compatibility with overseas video content playback. Upgrades in encoding technologies such as AI-aware encoding, multi-ROI, low-latency encoding, and intelligent bitrate control provide optimized performance for specific scenarios like security applications.

Second, the RK3588 employs Rockchip's third-generation image vision processing technology. It integrates a 48MP security-grade ISP, 3F HDR 20bit, 3D noise reduction, distortion correction, wide dynamic contrast enhancement, and other technologies. It supports multi-camera access, 6-camera surround view, etc., delivering a truly stunning visual experience.

Furthermore, the RK3588 utilizes Rockchip's fifth-generation display post-processing technology. It allows arbitrary overlay of over 20 layers, achieving true 8K or dual 4K@120Hz display capabilities. It also supports 7-screen heterogeneous display of 1080P HD images, truly enabling ultra-high definition, high frame rate, and multi-resolution arbitrary combination for multi-screen heterogeneous display.

Rich Interface Integration, Allowing Greater Space for Product Definition

RK3588's rich interfaces provide users with ample room for imaginative product planning. Video interfaces include 2HDMI TX / 2DP TX / 2eDP TX / 2MIPI DSI TX / 1HDMI IN / 6MIPI CSI RX. Data interfaces include 4PCIe3.0 / 3PCIe2.0 / 3SATA3.0 / 3USB3.1 / 4USB2.0 / 2TypeC / 2*GMAC. These interfaces can meet various high-speed transmission application requirements for computing platforms needed for continuously upgrading big data and artificial intelligence. In terms of storage interfaces, RK3588 supports industry-leading LPDDR5. Besides the abundance of interface types and quantities, it also supports relatively advanced standards and high performance specifications, such as LPDDR5 at 5500Mbps, MIPI CSI DPHY at 4.5Gbps, MIPI CSI CPHY at 2.5Gops, HDMI IN at 4K60fps, and HDMI2.1 at 8K60fps.

Wide Range of Application Scenarios

Can be widely applied in fields such as edge computing, artificial intelligence, industrial control, 8K large screens, big data analysis, video acquisition, and environmental monitoring. It supports over thirty algorithms, including facial recognition, behavior analysis (such as intrusion, crowd gathering, wrong-way movement, illegal loitering, leaving post, smoking, phone calls, hard hats, vehicle detection, falls, human attributes), and also supports customization according to customer needs.

Can provide support for DC MIPS AI video analysis systems. Based on AI image intelligent recognition technology, it uses digital and networked video surveillance as a foundation to identify people or vehicles in specified areas. Simultaneously, it identifies whether target behaviors comply with user-defined rules and automatically triggers alarms for abnormal situations.