In-depth analysis: IPQ9574,IPQ5322, IPQ9550, IPQ9570, WiFi 7 SoC Technical differences

### In-depth analysis: Technical differences between IPQ5322, IPQ9550, IPQ9570, IPQ9574 WiFi 7 SoCs

With the continuous advancement of wireless network technology, WiFi 7 (802.11be) is becoming the standard for the next generation of wireless networks. As a leader in this field, Qualcomm has launched several WiFi 7 SoCs (system-on-chip) for different market needs, including IPQ5322, IPQ9550, IPQ9570 and IPQ9574. These chips vary in performance, functions and application scenarios. The following will introduce their technical differences in detail.

#### IPQ5322: A balanced choice for the mid-range market

CPU architecture: IPQ5322 uses a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 architecture, providing enough computing power to meet the needs of home and small office environments.

WiFi support: Supports WiFi 7 standards, including 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands. It provides efficient wireless connectivity, but with limited concurrent users and total throughput.

Throughput: Moderate data throughput, meeting the needs of general home and small office networks.

Features:

- Basic security features, including hardware encryption and secure boot.

- Supports common network management features, suitable for daily use by ordinary users.

Application scenarios: Mainly used for home routers and access points in small offices.

#### IPQ9550: Ideal for high-performance needs

CPU architecture: Still uses the quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 architecture, but with improvements in performance optimization and power management.

WiFi support: Also supports WiFi 7 standards, and has enhanced concurrent users and total traffic processing capabilities.

Throughput: Higher than IPQ5322, meeting the needs of mid-to-high-end homes and small and medium-sized enterprises.

Features:

- Enhanced security features, providing stronger hardware encryption and advanced network security features.

- Supports more network management functions and QoS (Quality of Service) control to optimize network performance.

Application scenarios: Suitable for high-performance home routers and small and medium-sized enterprise routers.

#### IPQ9570: The backbone of enterprise-level networks

CPU architecture: Still a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 architecture, but with higher clock frequency and stronger parallel processing capabilities.

WiFi support: Supports WiFi 7 standards, capable of handling more concurrent users and higher total traffic.

Throughput: Higher than IPQ9550, suitable for applications requiring high bandwidth, such as HD video streaming and large file transfers.

Features:

- Higher network processing capabilities and more advanced security features.

- Supports multiple multi-gigabit Ethernet ports, suitable for network environments with high throughput requirements.

Application scenarios: Mainly used in enterprise-level routers and high-performance network equipment.

#### IPQ9574: Synonymous with top performance

CPU architecture: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 architecture, but performance and power management have reached top levels.

WiFi Support: Full support for WiFi 7 standards, with the most powerful concurrent user processing capabilities and the highest total traffic processing capabilities.

Throughput: The highest throughput, able to meet the most demanding network needs, such as data center and service provider network equipment.

Features:

- State-of-the-art network and security features, including comprehensive hardware encryption, intrusion detection and defense mechanisms.

- Support for the largest number of multi-gigabit Ethernet ports, suitable for scenarios requiring extremely high network performance and reliability.

Application Scenarios: Suitable for data centers, service provider networks and top-level enterprise-level network equipment.

### Summary

The IPQ series WiFi 7 SoC provides a comprehensive solution from mid-range to top-level markets. IPQ5322 is suitable for home and small office networks, IPQ9550 meets high-performance home and small and medium-sized enterprises, IPQ9570 is for enterprise-level networks, and IPQ9574 is a top-level product designed for the most demanding network environments. Each chip has its own unique advantages in performance, functions and application scenarios, helping users find the most suitable solution under different network needs.

Wallys two WiFi7 solution：

DR5332

Features

■ Qualcomm IPQ5332 Quad-Core Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz processor.

■ 2x2 on-board 2.4GHz radio, up to 573Mbps physical data rate.

■ 2x2 on-board 5-6GHz radio, up to 5764Mbps physical data rate.

■ 4 x 2.5Gbps ethernet port, 1x 10Gbps SFP port.

Applications

■ 802.11be ?MU-MIMO OFDMA Access Point.

■ Internet of Things (IoT).

■ HD streaming and gaming.

DR9574

Chipset:Qualcomm IPQ9574 Quad-Core ARM-A73 @ 2.2GHz processor ‘Alder’ Series

WLAN Host Interface:PCI Express 3.0 Interface

System Memory:2GB (2x1GB), DDR4 32-bit (2x16-bit) interface

Standard?Operating Voltage:12V

Operating Systems:QSDK

Host Interface:4 x M.2 E Key interface with PCIe 3.0

Antenna Cable / Port:4x U.FL Connectors

Frequency Range:2.4GHz: 2.412~2.472GHz

Data Rates for WLAN:2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax, max 24dBm per chain

Channel Spectrum Widths for WLAN:Supports 20/40MHz at 2.4GHz

Modulation Techniques:OFDMA: BPSK, QPSK, DBPSK, DQPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM,1024QAM, 4096QAM

Temperature Range:Operating: -20 °C to 70 °C, Storage: -40 °C to 90?°C

Humidity:Operating: 5% to 95%, Storage: Max. 90%

Certification:REACH & RoHS Compliance

For more detailed information and specifications, please visit the

Wallys WiFi7 board DR95332 product page.

Wallys WiFi7 board DR9574 product page.

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