Incorporating a Quad Arm Cortex A76 CPU, Quad Arm DynamIQ Cortex A55, Arm Mali G610MC4 GPU, stereo audio jack, dual HDMI ports supporting displays up to 8Kp60 resolution, micro-HDMI input port supporting up to 4Kp60 resolution, multiple connectivity, and storage possibilities, and it is compatible with a wide range of software operating systems as standard. Get ready to evolve your designs with the ROCK 5B.

The onboard On/Off power button means that the ROCK 5B can perform safe shutdowns at the touch of a button without the risk of corrupting storage. It also features multiple storage capabilities, it comes with an eMMC socket as standard. The board’s exceptional features, outstanding performance, and reliability make it ideal for even the most demanding multimedia and industrial applications.

Key benefits of the ROCK 5B single board computer

Reliable Rockchip SoC

ROCK 5B provides reliable and robust performance based on the Rockchip RK3588 SoC, Arm DynamIQ Quad Cortex – A76 @ 2.2/2.4GHz, Quad Cortex – A55 @ 1.8GHz CPU, Arm Mali – G610MC4 GPU and 8GB 64bit LPDDR4 RAM. You can be certain that your board will deliver exceptional performance, it’s solid as a ROCK!

Super handy Power On/Off button for safe shutdowns

Fed up with having to type code into the command line to safely shut down your single board computer? The ROCK 5B features a built-in On/Off power button meaning you can perform safe shutdowns at the touch of a button without the risk of corrupting storage. ROCK 5B offers this huge convenience as standard, allowing you to be flexible with your applications.

More OS, more options

ROCK 5B is extremely practical, as it is compatible with multiple operating systems, including Android 12, Debian/Ubuntu Linux, the full implementation of the Arm architecture v8 instructions set, and others.

No storage limitations

ROCK 5B benefits from extensive storage capacity, 8GB RAM, and a high-speed eMMC socket for eMMC modules which can be used for OS and data storage.

Highly compatible with SBC accessories

The 40-pin GPIO expansion header supports a wide range of interface options, providing the board with almost endless connectivity capabilities to ensure outstanding compatibility with an enormous range of SBC accessories.

Unrivalled 8K display

Finally! A single board computer that supports 8K display. With an Arm Mali G610MC4 graphics processing unit (GPU) at its heart, the ROCK 5B is tailor-made for advanced multimedia applications, including games, videos, and signage. The board benefits from camera and display interfaces, two HDMI ports supporting dual displays up to 8Kp60 and 4Kp60 resolution, a micro-HDMI input port supporting up to 4Kp60 resolution, high-quality stereo audio output through a 3.5mm audio jack, and much more.

True thermal management

The ROCK 5B has a PWM fan connector (power out and voltage TBC) and 2 heatsink mounting holes meaning that no matter how high-performance your application may be you can be sure the ROCK 5B will deliver excellent performance under most conditions, we think that’s pretty cool!

Availability

Struggling with SBC stock shortages? OKdo and Radxa ensured long-term stock availability of the ROCK 5B. The ROCK 5B single board computer is the ideal Raspberry Pi alternative, stop worrying about stock hunting and give yourself more time to focus on developing incredible design applications that ROCK! Ready to take your design and manufacturing capabilities to the next level? Get in touch with our expert team and we’ll work together to create amazing solutions.

Who is Radxa?

OKdo has an exclusive partnership with Radxa to manufacture and distribute ROCK Single Board Computers (SBCs) and ROCK System on Modules (SoMs). Radxa is a technical startup founded in 2013 that focuses on the design, manufacture and production of open-source hardware products that include the range formerly known as Rock Pi.

Interfaces

• 1x Full function USB Type
• 2x USB2 Type A HOST ports
• 1x USB3 Type A HOST port, 1x USB3 Type A OTG/HOST port
• 1x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port (supports PoE with add‑on PoE HAT)
• 1x M.2 M Key with PCIe 3.0 four‑lane support
• 1x M.2 E Key with PCIe 2.1 one‑lane, SATA, SDIO, UART support
• 1x eMMC module connector for eMMC 5.1 support
• 1x Camera port (4‑lane MIPI CSI)
• 1x Display port (4‑lane MIPI DSI)
• 40 x user GPIO supporting a wide range of interface options: 2 x UART, 2 x SPI bus, 2 x I2C bus, 1 x PCM/I2S, 1 x SPDIF, 1 x PWM, 1 x ADC, 6 x GPIO, 2 x 5V DC power in/out, 2 x 3.3V power out.
• Miscellaneous: 1x RTC battery connector, 1x PWM fan connector, 1x Power button, 1x Recovery button, 1x RGB power/status/user LED, 2x heatsink mounting holes

Technical specifications

SoC	Rockchip RK3588
Processor	Arm DynamIQ (Quad Cortex – A76 @ 2.2/2.4GHz, Quad Cortex – A55 @ 1.8GHz)
GPU	Arm Mali G610MC4 GPU, supporting OpenGL® ES1.1, ES2.0, and ES3.2, OpenCL® 1.1, 1.2 and 2.2, Vulkan® 1.1 and 1.2, and embedded high-performance 2D image acceleration module
Memory	8GB 64bit LPDDR4 RAM
Power Requirements	USB Type‑C™ PD Version 2.0 with 9V/2A, 12V/2A, 15V/2A and 20V/2A. 5V Power applied to the GPIO PIN 2 & 4. The recommended power source capacity is at least 24W without a M.2 SSD or 36W with a M.2 SSD.
HDMI	Dual HDMI ports supporting displays up to 8Kp60 resolution and 4Kp60 Micro-HDMI input port supporting up to 4Kp60 resolution
USB	2x USB2 HOST ports 1x USB3 HOST port 1x USB3 OTG/HOST port
MIPI	1x 4 lane DSI, 1x 4 lane CSI
Storage	Micro SD / eMMC
UARTS	2x UART
On/Off Power Button	YES
Software	Full implementation of the Arm architecture v8 instructions set Debian/Ubuntu Linux support Android 12 support RKNPU2 NPU software stack Hardware access/control library for Linux/Android
Temperature	Operation temperature: 0~50 ℃ Storage temperature: -20~80 ℃

Key product features of the ROCK 5B

Pinout Diagram of the ROCK 5B

Resources

Need some inspiration to help you create amazing applications with your brand-new ROCK 5B? Check out our resources below:

• Getting Started Guide – Getting Started with the ROCK 5B on Android
• Getting Started Guide – Getting Started with the ROCK 5B & Debian (KDE Update)
• Blog – The Ultimate Guide to ROCK
• Blog – Ready to ROCK? Meet the Single Board Computer you always wanted
• Downloads – OKdo Software & Downloads Hub

FAQs

What operating systems is ROCK 5B compatible with?
The ROCK 5B is equipped with the full implementation of the Arm architecture v8 instructions set, Debian/Ubuntu Linux support, Android 12 support, RKNPU2 NPU software stack, as well as hardware access/control library for Linux/Android.

What applications is the ROCK 5B ideal for?
ROCK is extremely versatile and will satisfy the requirements of a huge variety of applications. Considering the ROCK 5B’s tech specs, price, and sustainability it is ideal for a range of applications including, but not limited to:

• Electrical Grid Management
• Food Delivery Robots
• Precise Object Detection and Positioning
• Smart Digital Signage Solutions
• Smart Traffic Monitoring Systems
• Web Hosting Solutions

For more details of exactly what ROCK is capable of, check out our Ultimate Guide to ROCK or get in touch with our expert team to discuss your requirements.

Is the ROCK 5B suitable for developing AI applications?
Yes, ROCK 5B benefits from an NPU supporting INT4/INT8/INT16/FP16/BF16 and TF32 acceleration and computing power is up to 6TOPs and also supports an RKNPU2 NPU software stack.

Are there any getting-started guides available for ROCK?
Yes, please check the Resources section on this page or our Getting Started Guides hub.

Can ROCK boot from USB?
No, but the ROCK 5B can boot from an SD card and eMMC.

Can ROCK run multiple programs?
Yes, ROCK can run multiple programs/scripts simultaneously.

Does it support accessories?
Yes, thanks to its 40-pin GPIO header it’s compatible with a range of SBC accessories on the market. We also stock a range of ROCK accessories in our ROCK Shop.