rCore-Q8280
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Product Details
The Radxa rCore-Q8280 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3, integrating an 8-core Kryo CPU, Adreno GPU, and 29+ TOPS of AI performance. It supports up to 32GB LPDDR4X, UFS, NVMe, multiple 4K displays, and high-speed USB, making it ideal for edge AI, smart terminals, multimedia processing, and industrial systems.
Block Diagram
Interfaces
Hardware Spec
SoC
Snapdragon® 8cx Gen 3 (SC8280XP)
CPU
Qualcomm® Kryo™ CPU
- 8-core CPU, 4x Kryo Prime @3.0GHz + 4x Kryo Gold @2.4GHz
- 64-bit CPU Architecture
GPU
Qualcomm® Adreno™ 690 GPU
- 2.7 TFLOPS
- Support DirectX 12 and DirectML
NPU
Qualcomm Hexagon DSP with HVX and Hexagon Tensor Accelerator
AI Performance
Qualcomm® AI Engine
- Up to 29+ TOPS
Process
5nm Process Technology
Codec
Qualcomm® Adreno™ VPU (5th-generation UHD video processing unit)
- Video decode: H.265 / H.264 / VP9, up to 4K@120fps
- Video encode: H.265 / H.264, up to 4K@60fps
PCIe
PCIe Gen3
- Up to 9 PCIe Gen3 lanes
- Configurable as 2+2+2+2+1 or 4+4+1
Memory
LPDDR4X
- Capacity: Up to 32GB
- Memory bus width: 128-bit (8 channel, 16-bit per channel)
Storage
microSD via SD 3.0
UFS via UFS 3.1 Gear 4
NVMe over PCIe
Display
Qualcomm® Adreno 1199 DPU
- 2x 4-lane DP / eDP
- 1x 4-lane MIPI DSI
- 2x DisplayPort v1.4 via USB-C, up to 4K@120Hz
Camera
Qualcomm Spectra ISP
- 1x 4-lane MIPI CSI
USB
2x USB 3.1 Gen2 10 Gbps
2x USB 3.1, Type-C with DisplayPort v1.4
1x USB 2.0
Audio
Qualcomm® Low-Power Audio Subsystem (LPASS)
- SoundWire audio interface for audio codec and speaker amplifier
Power
Other
228 GPIOs
24 QUP ports
- Multiplexed for I2C / I3C / SPI / UART serial interfaces
OS
Radxa OS
Windows
Ubuntu
Debian
fnOS
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Package
1580-Ball BGA
Dimension
50 mm x 80 mm
Design Resources
Carrier Board
FAQs
Radxa rCore-Q8280
Compact Module. Flagship Arm Performance
8cx Gen 3
Octa-core
29+ TOPS
PCIe Gen3
128-bit LPDDR4X
Display
USB 3.2(10Gbps)
50 x 80 mm
Flagship Arm Performance
Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 (SC8280XP), built on advanced 5nm process technology for high performance and efficiency
8-Core Kryo CPU
(up to 2.7 GHz), balanced performance and power efficiency
Adreno 690 GPU
2.7 TFLOPS
DirectX 12 and DirectML support
Qualcomm® AI Engine
Up to 29 + TOPS
Advanced Media & Display Engine
Smooth 4K video playback and flexible display connectivity, with support for up to 4K@120 via USB-C DisplayPort or DP/eDP
Video Processing
- Qualcomm Adreno VPU
- Video decode: H.265 / H.264 / VP9, up to 4K@120
- Video encode: H.265 / H.264, up to 4K@60
Display Output
- Qualcomm Adreno 1199 DPU
- 1x 4-lane MIPI DSI
- 2x 4-lane DP / eDP
- 2x USB-C with DP1.4 Alt Mode
Fast Memory & Flexible Storage
Fast LPDDR4X memory and flexible storage options keep everything smooth, responsive, and ready for more
Up to 32GB 128-bit LPDDR4X
microSD via SD 3.0
UFS via UFS 3.1 Gear 4
NVMe over PCIe
32MB SPI NOR Flash
Versatile Connectivity for More Possibilities
Designed with extensive high-speed interfaces and flexible peripheral support, enabling powerful expansion for displays, storage, cameras, audio, and industrial I/O applications.
Connectivity Interface
- 1x PCIe Gen3 x9
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 10 Gbps
- 2x DisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C
- 1x USB 2.0
- I2C / I3C / SPI / UART
Display Interface
- 2x 4-lane DP / eDP
- 1x 4-lane MIPI DSI
- 2x USB-C with DisplayPort v1.4
Audio Interface
- SoundWire
Camera Interface
- 1x 4-lane MIPI CSI
Compact & Reliable Package Design
A compact 50 mm x 80 mm form factor with 1580-Ball BGA package and rich GPIO / QUP control interfaces for custom product integration
Wide-Temperature Support
0°C to 60°CMulti-OS & AI Ecosystem
Supports Radxa OS, Windows, Ubuntu, Debian, fnOS, and more, with Qualcomm AI Hub available to accelerate
AI model deployment and application development.
Through the Qualcomm® AI Hub, developers can access a library of pre-optimized AI models, simplifying
on-device AI deployment, maximizing hardware performance, and delivering an exceptional user experience.
Carrier Board Customization
We support custom carrier board development with solution evaluation, reference design, and technical guidance to help customers accelerate product integration
Technical Support
Professional R&D Team
Solution Evaluation
Industry Experience
Build More Products with One SoM
Comprehensive Technical Documentation and
Active Community
Comprehensive Technical Documentation and Active Community !
Radxa provides comprehensive technical documentation, empowering users to fully utilize their products. At the same time, they actively maintain an engaged community, fostering communication and collaboration among users.
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