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ASUS Tinker Board S vs Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8: Comparison
ASUS Tinker Board S and Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 differ on memory: ASUS Tinker Board S at 2GB LPDDR3, Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 at 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4, which puts ASUS Tinker Board S ahead on that measure. They match on 6 other specifications, including cpu architecture, storage type and has ai accelerator / npu. On price, ASUS Tinker Board S sits at $79.00 against $399.00 for Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | CompuLab |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage Type | eMMC | eMMC |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | false |
| Wireless | WiFi 5 | WiFi 5 |
| GPIO Header | true | true |
| Price | $79 | $399 |
| Use Case | General Purpose | General Purpose |
| Model | Tinker Board S | IOT-GATE-iMX8 |
| SoC | Rockchip RK3288 | NXP i.MX 8M Quad |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A17 up to 1.8GHz | Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz |
| GPU | Mali-T760 MP4 | Vivante GC7000UL |
| Storage | 16GB onboard eMMC + microSD | 8GB to 64GB eMMC |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, HDMI, 40-pin GPIO (Pi layout) | Gigabit Ethernet, RS485, CAN bus, digital I/O, optional 4G/LTE, wide 9-36V DC input |
| Operating System | TinkerOS (Debian), Android | Debian, Yocto Linux |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS Tinker Board S | Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $79.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $399.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
ASUS Tinker Board S
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Dated performance-wise, but the onboard eMMC still makes it a sensible pick for always-on signage and kiosk deployments.
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely industrial-grade gateway for automation deployments, priced and built for reliability over raw performance.
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