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Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC: Comparison
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 and Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC differ on memory: Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 at 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4, Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC at 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4, which puts Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC ahead on that measure. On price, Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC sits at $219.00 against $399.00 for Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CompuLab | Firefly |
| Memory | 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 | 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4 |
| Price | $399 | From $219 |
| Model | IOT-GATE-iMX8 | ROC-RK3588S-PC |
| SoC | NXP i.MX 8M Quad | Rockchip RK3588S |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz | Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55) |
| Storage | 8GB to 64GB eMMC | Up to 128GB eMMC |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 | Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $399.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $219.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
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.
Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The original RK3588S design, still notable for UEFI boot support that makes standard Linux installs far easier.
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