Rockchip RK3588 Edge AI Computer (R501) — 6 TOPS NPU, 8-Core, Dual Gigabit
The Rockchip RK3588 (R501) is a powerful yet cost-effective edge AI computer built around the flagship Rockchip RK3588 octa-core processor, with a built-in 6 TOPS NPU for on-device AI inference. It's ideal for smart-CCTV analytics, digital signage, AI-NVR, industrial HMI and IoT-gateway roles where you need capable AI and rich connectivity without the price of a discrete GPU platform.
The RK3588 pairs a quad-core Arm® Cortex®-A76 + quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU with a Mali-G610 GPU and a dedicated 6 TOPS neural processing unit, and can decode 8K video and drive multiple displays. Fanless and industrial-grade, it runs reliably in cabinets, on production lines and in vehicles.
Key features
- 6 TOPS NPU for real-time AI inference — object/person detection, video analytics, OCR
- 8-core CPU (4× Cortex-A76 + 4× Cortex-A55) + Mali-G610 GPU
- 4GB / 8GB / 16GB LPDDR options (select above)
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet plus USB Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz) and 4G/5G (optional)
- 8K video decode, HDMI 2.0/2.1 output, multi-display capable
- 2× USB 3.0, 2× USB 2.0, USB-OTG, and 2× CAN bus
- Fanless, industrial design — silent and reliable
Typical applications
- Smart CCTV & AI video analytics / AI-NVR
- Digital signage and interactive kiosks (multi-display, 8K)
- Industrial HMI, edge control and automation
- IoT / edge gateways with CAN, serial and cellular
- Retail, transport and smart-building analytics
Why buy from us
Supplied and supported in the UK by 5G Mobile CCTV (Take 2 Technology Ltd) with a 12-month manufacturer warranty, pre-installed OS/drivers and access to our engineering team. Bulk and trade pricing available.
Technical specification
| AI performance | 6 TOPS (integrated NPU) |
| Processor | Rockchip RK3588 — 4× Cortex-A76 + 4× Cortex-A55 (octa-core) |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G610 |
| Memory | 4GB / 8GB / 16GB (variant) |
| Ethernet | 2× Gigabit (10/100/1000Mbps) |
| Wireless | USB Wi-Fi 2.4/5GHz dual-band; 4G/5G (optional) |
| USB | 2× USB 3.0, 2× USB 2.0, 1× USB 2.0 OTG |
| Video | 1× HDMI 2.0 (compatible with 2.1), up to 8K decode |
| Other I/O | 2× CAN bus, serial |
| Cooling | Passive / fanless |
| Warranty | 12 months |
| Model | R501 (RK3588) |
Detailed overview, design & interfaces
Built to order — typical lead time 3–20 business days. Supplied and supported in the UK.