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RK3566 Rockchip Quad-Core Cortex-A55 AIoT Processor Mali-G52 GPU 0.8TOPS NPU 4K GbE BGA
RK3566 is a high-performance AIoT processor. The RK3566 features an integrated 0.8 TOPS NPU. For edge AI applications, RK3566 is the top choice. The RK3566 supports 4K decoding and triple display outputs. We strongly recommend RK3566 for industrial HMIs. Choosing RK3566 ensures you get powerful performance and rich interfaces.
RK3566 Product Overview
RK3566 is a high-performance quad-core Cortex-A55 AIoT processor from Rockchip in a BGA package. It integrates a 0.8 TOPS NPU supporting mainstream frameworks such as TensorFlow, Caffe, and ONNX for efficient edge AI inference. The Mali-G52 GPU supports OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.1, and OpenCL 2.0 for smooth 4K UI and complex 3D graphics. The video engine provides 4K@60fps H.264/H.265/VP9 hardware decoding and 1080P@60fps encoding. Three display interfaces—HDMI 2.0, MIPI DSI, and LVDS—enable dual independent displays. It offers Gigabit Ethernet MAC, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, PCIe 3.0, and a rich set of industrial UART/SPI/I2C bus interfaces. Memory support includes DDR4/DDR3L/LPDDR4/LPDDR4x up to 8 GB, with boot options from eMMC 5.1, SD/SDIO 3.0, or SPI Flash. RK3566 is widely used in AIoT edge gateways, facial recognition panels, smart display terminals, industrial HMIs, cloud terminals, and other scenarios requiring high performance and AI capabilities.
RK3566 Core Features
RK3566 CPU: Quad-core Arm Cortex-A55, up to 1.8 GHz
RK3566 GPU: Arm Mali-G52, OpenGL ES 3.2 / Vulkan 1.1 / OpenCL 2.0
RK3566 NPU: 0.8 TOPS, supports mainstream AI frameworks
RK3566 Video: 4K@60fps H.264/H.265/VP9 decode, 1080P@60fps H.264/H.265 encode
RK3566 Display: HDMI 2.0, MIPI DSI, LVDS, dual independent displays
RK3566 Memory: Supports DDR4/DDR3L/LPDDR4/LPDDR4x, up to 8 GB
RK3566 Storage Boot: eMMC 5.1, SD/SDIO 3.0, SPI Flash
RK3566 High-Speed Interfaces: USB 3.0 ×1, USB 2.0 ×2, Gigabit Ethernet MAC
RK3566 Expansion: PCIe 3.0 ×1, 10× UART, 6× I2C, 5× SPI, 8× PWM
RK3566 Package: BGA
RK3566 Temperature Range: 0°C to 80°C
RK3566 Applications
RK3566 AIoT Edge Gateways: Local AI inference with Gigabit uplink for smart buildings and industrial data aggregation
RK3566 Face Recognition & Access Control Panels: NPU-accelerated face/liveness detection on HDMI or MIPI screens
RK3566 Smart Display Terminals: Interactive whiteboards, digital signage with 4K decode and dual displays
RK3566 Industrial HMI: Rich industrial bus interfaces for stable human-machine interfaces
RK3566 Cloud Terminals & Thin Clients: Quad-core A55 delivers smooth desktop experience with Gigabit networking and remote protocols
RK3566 Key Advantages
RK3566 0.8 TOPS NPU: On-chip neural network accelerator for easy deployment of image recognition, voice processing, and more
RK3566 4K@60fps Multimedia: Hardware codec ensures smooth ultra-HD video playback and recording
RK3566 Triple Display Outputs: HDMI + MIPI + LVDS flexibly adapt to various screens and dual-display needs
RK3566 Powerful CPU/GPU: Quad A55 and Mali-G52 provide ample application processing and graphics capabilities
RK3566 Rich Industrial Interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, PCIe 3.0 meet high-speed data and expansion requirements
RK3566 Large Memory Capacity: Up to 8 GB, suitable for complex embedded AI applications
RK3566 Mature Software Ecosystem: Official Android/Linux SDK with Buildroot, Yocto, and Debian support
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FAQ
1. What is RK3566?
RK3566 is a cost-effective AIoT application processor from Rockchip, built on a 22nm process. It features a quad-core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A55 CPU, an ARM Mali-G52 GPU, and an NPU (Neural Processing Unit), designed for consumer electronics and AIoT applications.
2. What are the key specifications of RK3566?
Quad-core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A55 processor, up to 1.8GHz; ARM Mali-G52 2EE GPU supporting OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.0, and Vulkan 1.1; built-in NPU with 0.8 TOPS to 1 TOPS computing power; supports LPDDR4/LPDDR4X/DDR4/DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR3 memory; 22nm process.
3. What package does RK3566 use?
BGA-565 package, measuring 15.5mm × 14.4mm.
4. What applications is RK3566 suitable for?
Smart NVR, IoT gateways, industrial control, edge computing, facial recognition access gates, automotive infotainment, commercial displays, cloud terminals, AIoT devices, entertainment/gaming devices, e-books/dictionary pens, smart speakers with displays, digital signage, and more.
5. What development tools support RK3566?
Rockchip's Linux SDK (supporting Ubuntu/Debian/Buildroot, etc.) and Android SDK. For NPU deployment, RKNN tools are available, supporting model conversion from mainstream AI frameworks including TensorFlow, PyTorch, Caffe, ONNX, MXNet, Keras, and Darknet. Development is recommended on Ubuntu 18.04.
6. What is the operating temperature range of RK3566?
RK3566 standard version is commercial-grade with an operating range of 0°C to 70°C. For industrial wide-temperature requirements, RK3566J (-40°C to +85°C) should be selected.
7. What is the NPU computing power of RK3566?
RK3566 features a dedicated NPU with varying specifications across sources: some indicate 0.8 TOPS, while others indicate 1 TOPS. Supports INT8/INT16 mixed precision.
8. What is the video processing capability of RK3566?
Supports 4K@60fps H.265/H.264/VP9 hardware video decoding and 1080P@60fps H.264/H.265 hardware video encoding. Features an 8MP ISP with HDR support. Supports up to dual-display with same or different content.
9. What is the difference between RK3566 and RK3568?
Both share the same quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU and Mali-G52 2EE GPU. Key differences: RK3568 supports dual Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe 3.0 (RK3566 only supports PCIe 2.1 1×1 lane), and triple-display (RK3566 supports dual-display). Additionally, RK3568 runs at up to 2.0GHz while RK3566 runs at 1.8GHz. The two are not pin-compatible.
10. What peripheral interfaces does RK3566 support?
Supports Gigabit Ethernet (1x), PCIe 2.1 (1×1 lane), USB 3.0 (1x) and USB 2.0 (multiple). Display interfaces include HDMI 2.0, eDP, MIPI-DSI, LVDS, RGB, and EBC. Camera interfaces support MIPI-CSI (4-lane / 2×2-lane) and DVP. Also supports I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, GPIO, and other rich interfaces.
- Property:
- Specification
- Product Type:
- Quad-Core Cortex-A55 AIoT Processor
- Brand:
- Rockchip
- CPU:
- Quad-core Cortex-A55, up to 1.8 GHz
- GPU:
- Arm Mali-G52
- NPU:
- 0.8 TOPS
- Package:
- BGA
- Display Interfaces:
- HDMI 2.0, MIPI DSI, LVDS
- Video Decode:
- 4K@60fps H.264/H.265/VP9
- Ethernet:
- Gigabit Ethernet MAC
- Temperature:
- 0°C to 80°C