Radxa ROCK 5T A Compact SBC Delivering Mini-ITX Performance in a Smaller Package

The Radxa ROCK 5T is a powerful single-board computer (SBC) that brings the capabilities of the larger ROCK 5 ITX mini-ITX motherboard into a compact 110x80mm form factor. Built around the Rockchip RK3588 or RK3588J system-on-chip (SoC), this SBC is designed to cater to both commercial and industrial applications, offering a versatile solution for developers, hobbyists, and professionals alike.

Key Features and Specifications

SoC – Rockchip RK3588 or RK3588J (industrial grade)
CPU – Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A76 cores @ up to 2.2 GHz (industrial) / 2.4 GHz (commercial), four Cortex-A55 cores @ up to 1.8 GHz
GPU – Arm Mali G610MC4 GPU
VPU –

• 8Kp60 10-bit H.265 / VP9 / AVS2 / AV1 decoder
• 8Kp30 H.264 decoder
• 8Kp30 H.265 / H.264 encoder

AI Accelerator – 6 TOPS NPU

System Memory – 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 24GB, or 32GB 64-bit LPDDR5

Storage –

• 2x M.2 2280 sockets for NVMe SSD (PCIe 3.0 x2)
• MicroSD card socket
• 4x SATA ports
• Optional onboard 16GB to 128GB eMMC flash
• Optional SPI Flash for Bootloader

Video Output –

• 2x HDMI port, one up to 8Kp60, the other up to 4Kp60
• 1x USB-C with DisplayPort Alt. mode up to 4Kp60
• 1x 4-lane MIPI DSI connectors
• 1x eDP with touch panel support
• Up to four independent displays supported up to 4K + 4K + 4K + 2K resolutions or 8K + 4K + 2K      resolutions (3x displays)

Video Input –

• HDMI input up to 4Kp60
• 2x 4-lane MIPI CSI connectors (also configurable as 4x 2-lane MIPI CSI)

Audio –

• 3.5mm headphone jack with microphone input
• Digital microphone via FPC connector
• 3.5mm microphone Jack
• Front audio header
• Optical S/PDIF output

Networking –

• 2x 2.5 Gbps Ethernet RJ45 ports, one with optional PoE support
• WiFi –
  Commercial (RK3588) – Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.2 module with two IPEX antenna connectors
  Industrial (RK3588J) – Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3 module with two IPEX antenna connectors
• M.2 E-Key socket for WiFi 6 module
• Cellular – M.2 Key-B 3042 socket and Nano SIM card slot for 4G LTE/5G connectivity

USB –

• 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports
• 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
• 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 OTG/Host Type-C port
• 2x USB 2.0 via front USB header

Expansion – 40-pin (mostly) Raspberry Pi-compatible GPIO header

Miscellaneous –

• Power and Recovery buttons
• RGB LED for power indicator, system status, and user
• PWM fan connector
• RTC battery connector
• RTC socket (CR1220 battery)
• Front Panel header for Power Button / Reset Button / Status LED

Power Supply –

• 12V DC power barrel jack (55x25mm)
• Standard 24-pin ATX power supply interface
• PoE Header (additional PoE module required)

Dimensions – 110 x 80mm

Temperature Range –

• Commercial (RK3588) – Recommended: 0 to 60°C
• Industrial (RK3588J) – TBD, up to -40 to +85°C

Compliance – FCC/CE

The Radxa ROCK 5T is designed to deliver the performance of a mini-ITX motherboard in a much smaller footprint. Unlike the ROCK 5 ITX, which is limited to commercial applications, the ROCK 5T is available in both commercial and industrial-grade variants, making it suitable for a wider range of environments, including industrial automation, digital signage, and multimedia applications.

While the ROCK 5T omits some features of the mini-ITX motherboard, such as the 24-pin ATX connector, front panel header, and two USB 3.1 Type-A ports, it compensates with integrated Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5.x modules, saving space and improving functionality. Additionally, the ROCK 5T introduces new features like a 24GB RAM option, a 40-pin GPIO header compatible with Raspberry Pi HATs, and an M.2 Key-B socket for cellular connectivity.

 The ROCK 5T is closely aligned with the ROCK 5 ITX+, which removed the four SATA ports based on user feedback. It also shares similarities with the ROCK 5B+, but it adds an extra 2.5GbE port, implements PoE through an additional module, and uses a 12V DC power jack instead of a USB-C port. However, due to its slightly larger dimensions, the ROCK 5T is not compatible with ROCK 5B/5B+ cases.

The ROCK 5T supports the same software as its predecessors, running on a Debian-based Radxa OS and Android. For more details, visit the documentation website and the product page. The commercial version of the ROCK 5T SBC is available for purchase on AraceTech at $139.50 for the 16GB RAM variant and $219.50 for the 32GB RAM variant. If you're unfamiliar with the ROCK 5 ITX+, you can find it on AliExpress along with additional information on its product page.