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Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit: Comparison
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit gpu model compared
They are built to different briefs, and gpu model shows it, Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 Vivante GC7000UL against NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit NVIDIA Ampere architecture. Onboard storage is not the same on both, 8GB to 64GB eMMC on the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 versus Up to 128GB NVMe SSD on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit. On memory there is little in it, 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 on the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 versus Up to 16GB on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit. They differ on soc model too, Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz on the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 versus NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit. There is a split on connectivity as well, Gigabit Ethernet, RS485, CAN bus, digital I/O, optional 4G/LTE,... on the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 versus WiFi 5 on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit.
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit: which one fits your build
The Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 is the one to take for factory floor Modbus/CAN protocol gateways and outdoor or harsh-environment IoT deployments, though it is not the pick for hobbyist or desktop projects and budget-constrained builds. Take the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit for robotics and edge-AI developers who've outgrown the Jetson Orin Nano tier but don't need AGX Orin's full power. Avoid it for hobbyists on a tight budget better served by the Orin Nano Super. Our rating of the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 (7.5/10): A genuinely industrial-grade gateway for automation deployments, priced and built for reliability over raw performance. Our rating of the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit (8/10): the missing middle of the Jetson lineup, with real headroom over the Nano Super at well under AGX pricing.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- CompuLab
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- NVIDIA
Model Number
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- IOT-GATE-iMX8
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
Memory
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- Up to 16GBBest
SoC Model
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX
GPU Model
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- Vivante GC7000UL
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- NVIDIA Ampere architecture
Onboard Storage
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- 8GB to 64GB eMMC
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- Up to 128GB NVMe SSD
Connectivity
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- Gigabit Ethernet, RS485, CAN bus, digital I/O, optional 4G/LTE, wide 9-36V DC input
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- WiFi 5
Which one should you pick?
Choose Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit if you want the higher memory (Up to 16GB vs 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 | NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $399.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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.
NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The missing middle of the Jetson lineup, with real headroom over the Nano Super at well under AGX pricing.