RK3588 and RK3588S
Cost Price: Differences in Cost-Effectiveness
RK3588S, as an optimized version of RK3588, has advantages in cost control. If the project is cost-sensitive and does not require high-performance interfaces, RK3588S can meet basic needs with a more economical solution; while RK3588, with its more comprehensive configuration and richer interfaces, is suitable for scenarios with sufficient budget and a pursuit of high performance.
Functional Interfaces: Speed Affected by Channel Count
1. RK3588: Supports PCIe 3.0 x4. According to the specifications, PCIe 3.0 has a transmission rate of 8GT/s per channel, and under x4 mode, the throughput can reach 3.938GB/s. This means it can drive high-performance graphics cards, high-speed storage devices (such as NVMe SSDs), or high-bandwidth peripherals at high speed, making data transfer efficient and smooth, suitable for bandwidth-demanding scenarios such as video encoding/decoding servers and high-end industrial vision devices.
2. RK3588S: Uses PCIe 3.0 x1, with a single-channel throughput of 984.6MB/s. Although the rate is not as high as x4, it can still meet the needs of ordinary peripherals (such as some network cards and low-speed storage), making it suitable for applications that do not require high interface speeds and focus on cost, such as basic smart terminals and lightweight industrial control devices.
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Conclusion
Should you choose RK3588 or RK3588S? If you pursue high performance and need to drive high-speed devices, and the budget allows, RK3588’s PCIe 3.0 x4 and other configurations have advantages; if you value cost and do not have high requirements for interface speed, RK3588S is the cost-effective choice. Weighing according to project needs will ensure optimal resource utilization!
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