With the gradual rollout of the Wi-Fi 7 standard, Qualcomm has introduced a series of Wi-Fi 7-capable SoC solutions. Among them, the IPQ5424 and IPQ5322 are two standout chips positioned for the mid-to-high-end networking market. Although both belong to the Qualcomm Network Pro platform and support core Wi-Fi 7 technologies, they differ significantly in architecture, performance, interface capabilities, and target applications. This article provides a comprehensive comparison to help guide product selection and system design.1. Core Architecture & Processing Performance[td]
Feature
IPQ5424
IPQ5322
CPU
Quad-core Cortex-A73
Quad-core Cortex-A53
Clock Speed
Up to 2.2GHz
Up to 1.5GHz
Process Node
6nm / 7nm FinFET
14nm
Platform
Network Pro 620 Series
Network Pro 420 Series
The IPQ5424, with its more advanced Cortex-A73 cores and higher clock speed, significantly outperforms the IPQ5322, which uses power-efficient Cortex-A53 cores. This makes the IPQ5424 better suited for high-throughput, high-concurrency network environments. 2. Wi-Fi Capabilities[td]
Feature
IPQ5424
IPQ5322
Wi-Fi Standard
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Frequency Bands
Dual-band (2.4G + 5G)
Dual-band (2.4G + 5G)
MLO Support
Supported
Supported
Max PHY Throughput
~5.8+ Gbps (depends on front-end)
~3.6 Gbps (depends on front-end)
Common RF Pairings
QCN6274 / QCN9274
QCN6224 / QCN6274
Both chips support key Wi-Fi 7 features such as MLO (Multi-Link Operation), 4096-QAM, and Multi-RU, but the IPQ5424 can deliver higher throughput when paired with higher-end front-end chips. 3. Interface & Expansion Capabilities[td]
Interface Type
IPQ5424
IPQ5322
PCIe Support
2 x PCIe 3.0
1 x PCIe 2.0
Ethernet Support
2.5G/1G/SGMII/RGMII
1G/SGMII/RGMII
USB
USB 3.0
USB 3.0
Max Ethernet Speed
2.5G
1G
IPQ5424 offers stronger expansion capabilities through more PCIe lanes and higher Ethernet throughput, making it suitable for devices with multiple RF modules or multi-gigabit ports. 4. Application Scenarios[td]
IPQ5424 is ideal for performance-driven commercial or industrial deployments, while IPQ5322 is tailored for cost-sensitive consumer and SOHO markets. 5. Power Consumption & Thermal Design[td]
Feature
IPQ5424
IPQ5322
Power Profile
Higher
Lower
Cooling Needs
Requires active or advanced passive cooling
Standard passive cooling sufficient
Due to its higher performance, IPQ5424 requires better thermal management, while IPQ5322 is more energy-efficient and suitable for compact or fanless designs. 6. Cost Analysis[td]
Feature
IPQ5424
IPQ5322
Chip Cost
High
Moderate
BOM Cost
High
Moderate-Low
RF Pairings
QCN6274 / QCN9274
QCN6224 / QCN6274
While IPQ5424 delivers superior performance, it also comes with a higher total cost. IPQ5322, on the other hand, offers a better balance between capability and affordability for mid-range designs. 7. Summary[td]
Comparison Aspect
IPQ5424
IPQ5322
CPU Performance
Cortex-A73, high clock speed
Cortex-A53, energy-efficient
Process Node
6nm / 7nm
14nm
Wi-Fi Capability
High-throughput dual-band Wi-Fi 7
Moderate-throughput dual-band Wi-Fi 7
Interface Support
PCIe 3.0, 2.5G Ethernet
PCIe 2.0, 1G Ethernet
Application Scope
Enterprise / Industrial
Home / Small Office
Cost Structure
Higher
Mid-range
Conclusion:
Choose IPQ5424 for high-performance, multi-user Wi-Fi 7 routers or enterprise-grade APs.
Choose IPQ5322 for affordable, power-efficient designs in the consumer and SMB markets.
If you're working on board design or chip selection and need additional reference materials—such as block diagrams, recommended RF module pairings, or performance estimates—feel free to reach out. I'd be happy to help with more in-depth guidance.
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发表于 2025-4-18 13:15:39