Radxa X5
Overview
Radxa X5 is a high-performance single-board computer based on the Intel® Processor N150 (Twin Lake). It targets edge computing and embedded applications, providing general-purpose x86 compute and graphics capabilities in a compact form factor.
It offers LPDDR5 memory (up to 16GB), and supports optional onboard eMMC as well as M.2 M Key 2230 storage expansion, allowing flexible capacity and performance options.
For display and connectivity, it features 2× Micro HDMI outputs, 2.5GbE Ethernet, and onboard Wi‑Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5.2, making it suitable for smart devices, industrial gateways, and multimedia edge systems.
Power input is supported via USB Type-C (PD / QC compatible) or 12V DC. It also provides expansion interfaces such as a 40-pin GPIO header for peripheral connections and system integration.
Product Appearance
| Position | View | Position | View | Position | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left | X5 Front View | Center | X5 Back View | Right | X5 Side View |
Product Specifications
| CPU | Intel® Processor N150 (Twin Lake) - Total Cores: 4 - Total Threads: 4 - Max Turbo Frequency: 3.6 GHz - Cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel® Graphics - Max Dynamic Frequency: 1GHz - Max Resolution: 4K@60Hz - Support DirectX 12.1 / OpenGL 4.6 / OpenCL 3.0 |
| MCU | RP2350 |
| RAM | LPDDR5 - Up to 16 GB |
| Storage | Onboard eMMC (Optional) 1x M.2 M Key 2230 Slot |
| Display | 2x Micro HDMI |
| Networking | 1x 2.5GbE RJ45 Port (PoE supported via optional PoE HAT) Onboard WiFi 6 / BT 5.2 |
| USB | 1x USB 2.0 Type-A Port 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port |
| Audio | 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
| Button | 1x Power Button 1x BOOTSEL Button |
| Other | 1x PoE Header 1x Fan Connector 1x RTC Battery Connector 1x 40-Pin GPIO Header - Support UART, I2C, PWM, GPIO, etc 1x Power Button Connector |
| Power | USB Type-C (PD supported) or 12V DC Power Input Header |
| Operating System | Windows 10 / Windows 11 Major Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, etc.) |
| Dimension | 85 mm x 56 mm |
Interface Description
| No. | Description | No. | Description | No. | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40-Pin GPIO Header | 2 | M.2 M Key 2230 Slot | 3 | BOOTSEL Button |
| 4 | WiFi 6 & Bluetooth 5.2 Module | 5 | Power Button | 6 | USB Type-C Power Input |
| 7 | 12V DC Power Input | 8 | 2x Micro HDMI | 9 | Power Button Connector |
| 10 | Fan Connector | 11 | RTC Battery Connector | 12 | RP2350 |
| 13 | PoE Header | 14 | 2.5GbE RJ45 Port | 15 | 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports |
| 16 | Onboard eMMC | 17 | Up: USB 2.0 Type-A Down: USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A | 18 | 3.5mm Audio Jack |
| 19 | LPDDR5 Memory | 20 | Intel® Processor N150 (Twin Lake) | 21 | SPI Flash |
The onboard eMMC is an optional configuration. You can choose the eMMC capacity based on your needs.
Use Cases
Radxa X5 is suitable for edge computing and embedded applications that require general-purpose x86 performance and multimedia capabilities, such as industrial gateways, lightweight visual analytics, smart terminals, and local service deployment.
Edge AI Applications
You can leverage the Intel® processor and Intel® Graphics media capabilities for local image/video preprocessing, lightweight inference, and visualization, then connect to a LAN or edge cluster via 2.5GbE or Wi‑Fi 6.
Embedded Development
With expansion interfaces such as the 40-pin GPIO header, plus USB 3.2, 2× Micro HDMI, and M.2 expansion, it is convenient for connecting peripherals and building prototypes.
Robotics
As a host computer or edge control node for robotics/automation, Radxa X5 can run control and interaction software, and connect sensors, actuators, and expansion modules via wired/wireless networking, USB, and GPIO.
Developer Kit
It can be used as a computing platform for makers and project development, enabling quick application porting, peripheral bring-up, and system integration on Windows or Linux.
System Platform
Radxa X5 is based on the Intel® Processor N150 and supports multiple operating systems. Choose based on your project ecosystem and deployment needs:
- Windows 10 / Windows 11
- Major Linux distributions (such as Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, etc.)