SBC-RK3572 Single Board Computer | Octa-core 4 TOPS Edge AI SBC

SBC-RK3572 Single Board Computer

A single board computer built on Rockchip’s 2026-generation RK3572: 8nm octa-core (2× A73 + 6× A53), 4 TOPS NPU, 8K decoding, gigabit Ethernet and a 40-pin GPIO header — a cost-efficient step between RK3568 and RK3576.

Key specifications

Why RK3572

RK3572 sits between RK3568 and RK3576 as a volume edge-AI platform, with an 8nm process delivering rare power efficiency in its class:

• Octa-core big.LITTLE: 2× A73 for burst performance plus 6× A53 for sustained loads — around 60% higher multi-core performance than the all-A55 RK3568.
• 4 TOPS NPU: INT4–BF16 coverage with one-click RKNN deployment; YOLO-class detection runs at real-time frame rates.
• 12MP ISP: dual MIPI CSI splittable to 4× 2-lane — solid hardware foundation for stereo vision and AI-ISP night imaging.
• Industrial pedigree: 4× CAN FD + 12× UART + RS-485 + DSMC bring automotive and industrial buses straight onto the board — rare among SBCs.
• 8K decode + HDMI 2.1: high-quality playback for digital signage, ready out of the box.

RK3572 vs RK3568 vs RK3576 vs RK3588S

Cross-vendor view: compared with Raspberry Pi 5 (no dedicated NPU, 4× A76, non-industrial supply), SBC-RK3572 adds a 4 TOPS NPU, CAN FD/RS-485 industrial buses and long-term industrial supply — the natural industrial Raspberry Pi alternative. Against Allwinner T527 (8× A55 + 3 TOPS), RK3572 wins on big-core performance and ISP; against MTK Genio 700 (~4 TOPS), RK3572’s industrial interfaces (4× CAN FD) and long-term Linux maintenance suit industry devices better.

Applications

Edge AI computing. 4 TOPS for visual detection, voice recognition and anomaly monitoring, with fanless <1W typical power that fits any cabinet or device.

Machine vision and stereo cameras. Dual MIPI CSI + 12MP ISP for AGV/AMR visual navigation, code reading and 3D structured-light preprocessing.

Industrial control and gateways. 4× CAN FD connects directly to automotive and production-line buses; 12× UART + RS-485 harvest every kind of field device for protocol gateways and PLC bypass monitoring.

Education, makers and prototyping. 40-pin GPIO with full OS support — a cost-efficient base for university embedded-AI courses, maker projects and product prototypes.

Smart terminals and digital signage. HDMI 2.1 4K@60 + 8K decode + dual display: a one-step mainboard for advertising players and self-service terminals.

FAQ

How big is the gap between RK3572 and RK3568?
Multi-core CPU performance rises about 60% (2× A73 big cores), NPU goes 1→4 TOPS, and the platform adds a 12MP ISP, 8K decoding and 4× CAN FD at a similar price point — new projects should choose RK3572 directly.

Can I use it like a Raspberry Pi?
Yes — and it is better suited for industrial use: the 40-pin GPIO works with common expansion ecosystems, while CAN FD/RS-485 and a long-term supply commitment carry prototypes into mass production.

Which OSes are supported?
Debian / Ubuntu / Buildroot and Android (depending on version), with the RKNN toolchain and long-term SDK maintenance.

Power and supply?
Under 1W in typical scenarios, powered over USB-C; the fanless design supports sealed enclosures.

Why Vencreat

• In stock for sampling: SBC units in inventory with factory-direct volume pricing.
• Fully documented: public front/rear interface callout diagrams — zero guesswork from day one.
• Hardware + software: from SBC to custom carrier boards and complete-device ODM, all in one place.

Next step

Share your interfaces, target cost and estimated volume for a configuration review and an OEM/ODM proposal. Samples and documentation: contact us or sales@vencreat.com.