We have frequently shared updates about Radxa, a company known for its single-board computers. Recently, they introduced the Orion O6, a new mainboard that operates on ARM architecture. Radxa claims this is the first open-source mainboard utilizing the ARM V9 design. It features a Cix CD8180 SoC which houses 12 CPU cores, including four Cortex A720 cores that can clock up to 2.8 GHz. Additionally, an Arm Immortals G720 MC10 graphics chip is integrated into the SoC, alongside an NPU that boasts a performance capability of up to 30 TOPS, making it suitable for AI tasks.
RAM and Expansion Options
The RAM is soldered directly onto the board, with LPDDR5 memory available in sizes up to 64 GB. Prospective buyers should keep in mind that since the RAM is not removable, they need to either be skilled in soldering or choose their desired maximum size when making their purchase. The board also includes a PCIe x16 slot that has 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, enabling the addition of an SSD, a dedicated graphics card, or an AI accelerator.
Connectivity Features
For high-speed networking, the Orion O6 comes equipped with two Ethernet ports, each offering a data transfer rate of 5 gigabits. Users can easily add a WiFi or Bluetooth module thanks to the M.2 Key E connector. It supports multiple video outputs, including HDMI, DisplayPort, eDisplayPort, and USB-C, while camera connections can be made through MIPI CSI. Similar to the Raspberry Pi 5, this board includes a GPIO header and a 4-pin CPU fan header with smart PWM control.
The Orion 6 with 8 GB of RAM starts at a price of $199, and customers will also receive an aluminum alloy case along with a cooling solution.
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