Skip to main content
Home / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards / ROCK 5A RK3588S (ROCK PI) - High-Performance 8-Core 64-Bit Development Board by Radxa

Attributes

Brand -
Category Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards
Origin -
Processor Rockchip RK3588S Octa-core 64-bit
GPU ARM Mali-G610 MP4
RAM Options 4GB / 8GB / 16GB LPDDR4X
Storage Interface M.2 NVMe SSD, eMMC 5.1, MicroSD
Video Output HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz), DP 1.4
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet
USB Ports 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.0 Type-C, 1x USB 2.0
GPIO Header 40-pin Raspberry Pi compatible
Power Supply 5V/4A via USB-C or DC Jack
Dimensions 85mm x 56mm

6 reviews

A

Anonymous

Mar 23, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Great hardware, steep learning curve

The hardware specs are amazing, especially the NPU for AI tasks. However, finding stable drivers for some peripherals took a bit of digging. Once set up, it runs like a charm.

A

Anonymous

Mar 21, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Incredible performance for the price

This board blows away my previous Raspberry Pi setups. The 8K video output is smooth, and compiling code is significantly faster thanks to the 8-core processor. Highly recommended for serious projects.

A

Anonymous

Mar 19, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Emulation powerhouse

Runs almost everything up to PS2 and GameCube smoothly. Some specific BIOS configurations were tricky to get right, but the community forums were helpful. Great value.

A

Anonymous

Mar 09, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Solid build quality and support

Radxa has done a great job with the documentation. The board feels premium, ports are tight, and the OS images are updated regularly. A must-have for developers.

A

Anonymous

Mar 06, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Perfect for home automation hub

I replaced my old server with this little beast. It handles Home Assistant, Docker containers, and media streaming without breaking a sweat. The silence is also a huge plus.

A

Anonymous

Mar 04, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Best SBC for edge computing

Used this for an edge AI project involving object detection. The TOPS performance on the NPU is genuine. Boot times are fast, and the thermal management is adequate with a passive heatsink.

5 FAQ

Q: Is the GPIO pinout fully compatible with Raspberry Pi 4 HATs?

A: The 40-pin header is physically and electrically compatible with most Raspberry Pi HATs, but please check voltage levels and specific pin functions in the datasheet before connecting sensitive equipment.

Q: Can I power this board using a standard phone charger?

A: You need a USB-C power delivery adapter capable of supplying at least 5V/4A (20W). Standard phone chargers often do not provide enough current for stable operation under load.

Q: What operating systems are officially supported?

A: Officially supported OS images include Ubuntu, Debian, Android 12, and Buildroot. Community ports for Arch Linux and other distributions are also available.

Q: Does the M.2 slot support SATA SSDs or only NVMe?

A: The M.2 Key-M slot on the ROCK 5A is designed for NVMe SSDs. It does not natively support SATA M.2 drives without an external adapter.

Q: Does this board support dual 4K display output simultaneously?

A: Yes, the ROCK 5A supports dual 4K@60Hz output via HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 simultaneously.

Explore your interests

View More
All Categories
Best Seller (30)
New List (30)
Compact Home Range Hood, Portable USB Desktop Smoke Extractor for Living Room Hot Pot and BBQ Odor Removal

Compact Home Range Hood, Portable USB Desktop Smoke Extractor for Living Room Hot Pot and BBQ Odor Removal

$41.00

Office and Home Computer Cable Management Sleeve - Desktop Data Cord Organizer and PC Wire Collector

Office and Home Computer Cable Management Sleeve - Desktop Data Cord Organizer and PC Wire Collector

$6.50

Linear Bearing

Linear Bearing

$75.47

Thickened Aluminum Alloy Stainless Steel Floor Wire Raceway - Surface-Mounted Cable Cover Protector, Anti-Crush, Self-Adhesive Invisible Design

Thickened Aluminum Alloy Stainless Steel Floor Wire Raceway - Surface-Mounted Cable Cover Protector, Anti-Crush, Self-Adhesive Invisible Design

$2.13

Kids Foam Stamp Brushes - Mushroom-Tipped Painting Set for Kindergarten Art and Graffiti Projects

Kids Foam Stamp Brushes - Mushroom-Tipped Painting Set for Kindergarten Art and Graffiti Projects

$2.38

Heisidike HZL-32 Portable Stone Removal Hook for Car Tire Tread Cleaning

Heisidike HZL-32 Portable Stone Removal Hook for Car Tire Tread Cleaning

$9.28

Bixilage Cheese Processing Equipment – Curd Fermentation Machine for Stretchy Hand-Pulled Cheese Production Line

Bixilage Cheese Processing Equipment – Curd Fermentation Machine for Stretchy Hand-Pulled Cheese Production Line

$67,900.00

Essential Oil Soap Stamping Machine DIY Stamp Maker Semi-Auto Pneumatic Stampler Small Handmade Soap Equipment

Essential Oil Soap Stamping Machine DIY Stamp Maker Semi-Auto Pneumatic Stampler Small Handmade Soap Equipment

$2,173.00

Inverted Barrel Water Stand - Simple U-Shaped Thickened Holder for Purified Water Buckets with Dispenser Outlet

Inverted Barrel Water Stand - Simple U-Shaped Thickened Holder for Purified Water Buckets with Dispenser Outlet

$21.00

Qingling Pickup 2.8T Diesel Isuzu 4JB1-T1 Engine Turbocharger Pump Assembly

Qingling Pickup 2.8T Diesel Isuzu 4JB1-T1 Engine Turbocharger Pump Assembly

$1,502.00

Juli JL-499 Heat Resistant up to 150°C Instant Adhesive High Performance Low Whitening Transparent High-Temperature Fast-Drying Glue

Juli JL-499 Heat Resistant up to 150°C Instant Adhesive High Performance Low Whitening Transparent High-Temperature Fast-Drying Glue

$90.30

Stainless Steel Buffet Warmer with Hydraulic Lift - Commercial Electric Heating Chafing Dish

Stainless Steel Buffet Warmer with Hydraulic Lift - Commercial Electric Heating Chafing Dish

$882.00

Zhaobei New Felt Calligraphy Mat Anti-Pilling Painting Felt Chinese Painting Cloth Brush Character Calligraphy Felt Pad

Zhaobei New Felt Calligraphy Mat Anti-Pilling Painting Felt Chinese Painting Cloth Brush Character Calligraphy Felt Pad

$29.70

Fruit Picking Bucket with Shoulder Strap, Manual Fertilizer Spreader, Durable Rubber Harvest Container for Seeds and Chemicals

Fruit Picking Bucket with Shoulder Strap, Manual Fertilizer Spreader, Durable Rubber Harvest Container for Seeds and Chemicals

$26.57

Baohong Artist Grade Watercolor Pad - 100% Cotton Pulp, 300gsm, Glued on Four Sides, Available in 16K, 8K, 4K with Cold Press or Hot Press Texture

Baohong Artist Grade Watercolor Pad - 100% Cotton Pulp, 300gsm, Glued on Four Sides, Available in 16K, 8K, 4K with Cold Press or Hot Press Texture

$42.00

Commercial Brush Peeling Machine for Sweet Potatoes, Ginger, Taro, Mustard Greens, and Kohlrabi

Commercial Brush Peeling Machine for Sweet Potatoes, Ginger, Taro, Mustard Greens, and Kohlrabi

$15.90

No-Drill Invisible Cable Organizer – Self-Adhesive Wire Fixer, Data Cable Clip, and Net Cable Management Solution

No-Drill Invisible Cable Organizer – Self-Adhesive Wire Fixer, Data Cable Clip, and Net Cable Management Solution

$6.90

Stone Landscape Sculpture Engraved Pebble Gate Stone Cornerstone Roadside Marker

Stone Landscape Sculpture Engraved Pebble Gate Stone Cornerstone Roadside Marker

$838.05

Kitchen Sink Organizer Rack, Dish Drying Rack, Multi-Function Countertop Storage Shelf for Washing and Placing Bowls

Kitchen Sink Organizer Rack, Dish Drying Rack, Multi-Function Countertop Storage Shelf for Washing and Placing Bowls

$55.70

New Hanging Kitchen Sink Strainer Basket, Multi-Function Colander for Washing Vegetables and Filtering Leftovers

New Hanging Kitchen Sink Strainer Basket, Multi-Function Colander for Washing Vegetables and Filtering Leftovers

$7.74

Sting Bite Relief Pen Electric Bug Bite Relief for Indoor

Sting Bite Relief Pen Electric Bug Bite Relief for Indoor

$60.14

Thickened 160g Gouache Paper 8K/4K for Beginners and Art Exam Students - Professional Art Painting Paper for Watercolor, Gouache, and Acrylic Creation and Practice

Thickened 160g Gouache Paper 8K/4K for Beginners and Art Exam Students - Professional Art Painting Paper for Watercolor, Gouache, and Acrylic Creation and Practice

$5.78

Pad Printing Ink Cup Sealing Ring Rubber Gasket Elastic Rubber Ink Cartridge O-Ring Silicone Ink Leak-Proof Eco-Friendly Ink Cup Seal

Pad Printing Ink Cup Sealing Ring Rubber Gasket Elastic Rubber Ink Cartridge O-Ring Silicone Ink Leak-Proof Eco-Friendly Ink Cup Seal

$9.70

Stainless Steel Walnut Kernel Peeling Machine - Pecan Physical Peeling Equipment, DDA Washing Unit, Nut Kernel Peeler

Stainless Steel Walnut Kernel Peeling Machine - Pecan Physical Peeling Equipment, DDA Washing Unit, Nut Kernel Peeler

$36,315.00

Daxiang Machinery Top-Flow Pillow Packaging Machine for Vegetables, Bread, Mooncakes, Cakes, Food, and Fruit Sealing

Daxiang Machinery Top-Flow Pillow Packaging Machine for Vegetables, Bread, Mooncakes, Cakes, Food, and Fruit Sealing

$35,475.00

50 Pcs Market Commodity Price Tag ers Advertising Tags Paper

50 Pcs Market Commodity Price Tag ers Advertising Tags Paper

$45.37

Fountain in the Rain by Kaoru Sudo, Mr. Chui Saxophone, Three-Piece Precise Transcription Service

Fountain in the Rain by Kaoru Sudo, Mr. Chui Saxophone, Three-Piece Precise Transcription Service

$37.00

No-Clean Airbrush Set Electric Spray Gun Mini Bottom-Feed Airbrush for Furniture Leather Repair Paint and Art

No-Clean Airbrush Set Electric Spray Gun Mini Bottom-Feed Airbrush for Furniture Leather Repair Paint and Art

$225.00

Rubber Cable Raceway Speed Bump for Ground Crossing

Rubber Cable Raceway Speed Bump for Ground Crossing

$15.05

Replacement Blade Holder and Rotating Wheel for Butter Tea Maker - Includes Waterproof Gasket; Compatible with Milk Separators and Switch Assemblies

Replacement Blade Holder and Rotating Wheel for Butter Tea Maker - Includes Waterproof Gasket; Compatible with Milk Separators and Switch Assemblies

$56.50