IPQ8072 and IPQ9570 chip details: performance and function comparison

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With the continuous development of wireless network technology, the performance and functions of Wi-Fi chips are also constantly improving. Qualcomm, as a leader in wireless communication technology, has an important position in the market with its IPQ series of chips. This article will compare the IPQ8072 and IPQ9570 chips in detail, analyze their differences, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.

### 1. Chip overview

**IPQ8072** :
- IPQ8072 is Qualcomm's System on Chip (SoC) for enterprise and high-end home routers.
- It supports the Wi-Fi 6 standard (802.11ax) with high throughput and low latency.
The IPQ8072 integrates a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU with a clock rate of up to 2.2GHz.
The chip also integrates a high-performance network acceleration engine and hardware encryption engine to improve data processing and security performance.

**IPQ9570** :
IPQ9570 is Qualcomm's latest generation Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) SoC for the next generation of high-performance wireless networking devices.
- It has higher throughput and lower latency, and supports concurrent connections across more devices.
The IPQ9570 integrates a more powerful quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 CPU with a clock rate of 2.4GHz.
In addition, the IPQ9570 supports the latest networking technologies, such as efficient network processors and enhanced hardware encryption.


### 2. Performance comparison

** Processor Performance ** :
The IPQ8072 features a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 architecture with a clock rate of 2.2GHz for high performance and low power networking devices.
- The Cortex-A53 is a processor based on the ARMv8-A architecture with good power control and moderate performance for use in high-throughput networking devices.
The IPQ9570 has been upgraded to a quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 architecture with a clock rate of 2.4GHz for more computing power and processing performance to better handle high loads and multitasking needs.
The Cortex-A73 is a high performance ARMv8-A architecture processor optimized for high performance computing and power saving for demanding networking devices.

** Wireless Standard Support ** :
- IPQ8072 supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), providing theoretical peak rates up to 4.8Gbps. It supports 8x8 MU-MIMO (multiple user multiple input multiple output) and OFDMA (orthogonal frequency division multiple access) technologies, significantly improving network capacity and efficiency.
MU-MIMO allows multiple users to use the same wireless spectrum at the same time without affecting each other's performance, thereby improving overall network throughput.
-OFDMA further improves network efficiency by dividing the wireless channel into multiple sub-channels so that multiple users can transmit data simultaneously.
- IPQ9570 supports the latest Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) standard with theoretical peak speeds of more than 10Gbps. It not only supports higher bandwidth (320MHz), but also uses enhanced MU-MIMO and OFDMA technologies, as well as multi-link operation (MLO), further improving network performance and stability.
Wi-Fi 7's multi-link Operation (MLO) technology allows devices to communicate using multiple frequency bands simultaneously, providing higher bandwidth and lower latency.

### 3. Functional features

** Storage and Expansion ** :
The IPQ8072 integrates a DDR4 memory controller that supports up to 8GB of memory capacity and is suitable for most home and small to medium business networking environments.
- DDR4 memory provides high bandwidth and low power consumption, improving the response speed and data processing capability of network devices.
- IPQ9570 is upgraded to DDR5 memory controller to support higher memory frequency and capacity to meet the needs of future network devices with higher performance.
- DDR5 memory offers higher transmission rates and lower latency than DDR4, further improving system performance and energy efficiency.

** Network Interface ** :
- IPQ8072 provides a variety of network interface options, including Gigabit Ethernet and 10GbE interfaces, suitable for applications with high bandwidth requirements.
- These interfaces ensure the efficiency and stability of wired network connections and are suitable for environments requiring high-speed data transmission.
- IPQ9570 adds support for multi-channel 10GbE interfaces to further improve network throughput and flexibility.
Support for multi-channel 10GbE interfaces enables the IPQ9570 to handle more data flows and is suitable for data center and high-performance enterprise network environments.

** Security ** :
- IPQ8072 and IPQ9570 both have built-in hardware-level security features such as TrustZone, Secure Boot, and encryption engine to ensure the security of network devices.
- TrustZone technology provides a hardware-isolated secure environment to protect sensitive data and code from attacks.
- The secure startup function ensures that the device is not tampered with during startup, improving the overall security of the device.
- IPQ9570 further enhances security features, adding stronger protection mechanisms and more efficient encryption algorithms to meet the needs of future network security.
For example, IPQ9570 may support more advanced encryption standards, such as AES-256, providing stronger data protection.

### 4. Energy efficiency and heat dissipation

** Power Consumption and Heat dissipation ** :
- IPQ8072 uses advanced process technology, low power consumption, suitable for energy saving equipment applications. At the same time, it integrates an efficient cooling design to ensure long-term stability.
The low-power design not only extends the service life of the equipment, but also reduces the operating cost.
- IPQ9570 is further improved in the process technology, with better power consumption and performance ratio. Although its computing power is stronger, it is also optimized in the heat dissipation design, ensuring the long-term stable operation of high-performance equipment.
- Efficient cooling design includes better cooling fins and fan systems to ensure stability and reliability under high loads.

5. Application scenarios

**IPQ8072** :
- Suitable for high-end home routers, enterprise-class wireless access points and small and medium business networking equipment. Its excellent cost performance and reliable performance make it widely used in the current market.
- Specific applications include multi-device connectivity in the home, streaming media with high bandwidth requirements, online gaming, etc.

**IPQ9570** :
- Future-oriented high-performance networking devices such as top-of-the-line home routers, enterprise-class high-density wireless access points, and data center networking devices. Its high throughput and low latency characteristics are particularly suitable for applications that require ultra-high performance and large-scale connectivity.
Specific applications include smart home networking, high-density enterprise office environments, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications, etc.

### Conclusion

IPQ8072 and IPQ9570, as different generations of Qualcomm wireless network chips, represent the technical level of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 era respectively. IPQ8072 with its mature technology and wide range of applications, still has an important position in the market. The IPQ9570 heralds the future of wireless network technology, providing more powerful performance and richer features to meet the higher network demands of the future. The choice of which chip should be based on the specific application scenarios and needs to decide. The IPQ8072 is an excellent choice for today's high performance needs, and the IPQ9570 is undoubtedly a better choice for applications seeking higher performance and future technologies.