Choosing a Router SoC: RK3528 versus RK3568
The key metrics are NAT throughput, concurrent connections and offload capability; clock speed is not the first priority.
Routers are judged on forwarding, not benchmarks
- RK3528’s place: quad A53 with dual gigabit, low power and good cost for home and small business routing;
- RK3568’s edge: richer PCIe and USB3 for Wi-Fi 6 modules or multi-port designs;
- Critical capability: confirm hardware NAT and traffic offload support in the SoC and SDK — that matters far more than clock speed.
Always demand measured forwarding numbers from the vendor across packet sizes and with offload on or off — datasheet figures are least trustworthy in routing.
Related products: RT28 industrial router, IPA-RK3588 industrial board. Datasheets, firmware and SDKs are free at the Hugsun Documentation Center; for selection advice or volume pricing, talk to us.
