IPQ8074 vs. IPQ8064 SOC: A Technical Comparison

# IPQ8074 vs. IPQ8064 SOC: A Technical Comparison

System on Chips (SoCs) play a pivotal role in modern networking devices, and Qualcomm’s IPQ8074 and IPQ8064 are two prominent examples within this domain.    Both belong to the Qualcomm Networking Pro series, designed to provide high-performance processing for routers and other network devices.    This article explores the key differences between these two SoCs, focusing on their architecture, performance, connectivity features, and overall capabilities.

## Architectural Differences

### CPU Cores and Performance

- **IPQ8074:**
- **CPU Architecture:** Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53
- **Clock Speed:** Up to 2.2 GHz
- **Fabrication Process:** 14nm FinFET
- **Performance:** Higher efficiency and performance per watt compared to the IPQ8064, owing to the more modern and power-efficient Cortex-A53 cores and a smaller fabrication process.

- **IPQ8064:**
- **CPU Archit