What are the Differences Between the RK3588 SBC and the Raspberry Pi 5?

As an extremely cost-effective microcomputer, the Raspberry Pi has become the preferred R&D tool for makers, developers, and educators for its exceptionally low cost and high scalability and flexibility, leading industry trends.

Compared to previous generations of the Raspberry Pi, the Pi 5 offers:

-Significantly improved performance

-Doubled computing speed

-Enhanced interfaces and expandability

In the field of single-board computers, the Raspberry Pi is undoubtedly a groundbreaking innovator. Its friendly community and vast ecosystem have attracted countless enthusiasts.

However, the Raspberry Pi 5 is unable to meet the requirements of developers who seeks extreme performance, extensive interfaces, and professional-grade support.

Therefore, our company has developed an RK3588 SBC( TP-5) designed for industrial-grade applications, professional multimedia, and heavy-computing scenarios to address the needs that Raspberry Pi cannot fulfill

In this article, we'll compare the Raspberry Pi 5 and the RK3588-based TP-5 SBC to help readers choose the one that's more suitable for their project.

Comparison chart of two product parameters

First, let's summarize the biggest advantages of Raspberry Pi

In addition, we can see from the parameter comparison chart of the two products:

This shows that:

1. The RK3588 SBC( TP-5) boasts an octa-core CPU, offering advantages in multitasking. For example, it improves overall processing efficiency and significantly reduces processing time when running multiple complex applications or performing multi-threaded computing tasks simultaneously.

2. The RK3588 SBC( TP-5)features a built-in independent NPU with a computing power of up to 6TOPS. It utilizes a triple-core architecture and supports INT4/INT8/INT16/FP16/BF16/TF32. This gives the RK3588 a significant advantage in AI inference tasks such as object recognition, image processing, and speech analysis.

3. The RK3588 SBC( TP-5) supports 16GB of LPDDR4X memory, which is crucial for running large AI models or virtual machines.

4. The RK3588 SBC( TP-5) supports multi-display (such as dual 4K output), making it suitable for demanding display scenarios such as smart cockpits, in-vehicle displays, and command centers, offering enhanced professionalism.

5. The RK3588 SBC( TP-5) has dual Gigabit Ethernet ports. It can stably cope with complex scenarios with higher network requirements such as industry, security, edge computing, and smart terminals. This is one of its core advantages that distinguishes it from ordinary single-port chips, while the Raspberry Pi 5 is a single Gigabit Ethernet port.

In addition, The RK3588 SBC( TP-5) has

1.Mini PCle on the front supports 4G/5G or WIFI Bluetooth and other modules

2.The back M.2E-KEY supports the WIFI Bluetooth module of the M.2 interface

3.Onboard 6-channel MIPI CSI camera interface, Supporting 6-channel camera input (4 x 2 lanes + 2 x 4 lanes), meeting the needs of various devices

4.Supports up to 8K@60fps H.265/H.264/AV1/VP9/AVS2 video decoding and 8K@30fps H.264/H.265 video encoding. Features

-HDMI 2.1*2

-MIPI DSI*2,

-EDP*1,

-Type-C*1

Supports multi-display, supporting up to simultaneous output of

8K@60fps + 4K@60fps + 2K@60fps (three-display)

Or

4K@60fps + 4K@60fps + 4K@60fps + 2K@60fps (four-display).

Therefore,

The RK3588 SBC( TP-5) is suitable for professional developers, engineers, and enterprise users for developing:

• AI Application and edge computing: such as machine vision, smart security, and robotics (NPU advantages)

• High-end industrial applications: such as industrial control, automation, and gateways (interface and stability advantages)

• Multimedia and digital signage: such as 4K/8K video walls and multi-screen information distribution (multi-display and codec advantages)

• Lightweight NAS or servers: requiring a high-speed network connection.

The Raspberry Pi 5, with its plug-and-play compatibility and extensive community ecosystem, is more suitable for educational users, hobbyists, and beginners for:

-Desktop computing

- Home media center

- Lightweight programming learning

-Coding & Education platform

-Lightweight server

In short, the Raspberry Pi 5 remains an excellent general-purpose SBC, with its core value deriving from:

• For hobbyists: It offers low-cost DIY fun with readily searchable technical documentation.

• For developers and IT professionals: It provides a low-cost yet powerful microserver and development platform.

• For manufacturers and engineers: It offers a lightweight computing core with powerful performance and rich interfaces, suitable for a variety of lightweight automation and IoT projects.

Our RK3588 SBC focuses on providing high-performance embedded solutions. If you are looking for high computing power, multiple interfaces, and high expandability, and are more focused on meeting the customized requirements of industrial or commercial projects, the RK3588 SBC (TP-5) is undoubtedly your ideal choice.

For more product details and technical documentation, or to customize your own RK3588 development board, contact us now! Start your high-performance development journey!