RUBIK Pi 3
RUBIK Pi 3, a lightweight development board based on Qualcomm® QCS6490 platform, is the first Pi built on Qualcomm AI platforms for developers.
RUBIK Pi 3 supports multiple operating systems such as Android / Linux / LU, with SDKs from Thundercomm to provide developers with better experience. With excellent AI performance at 12 TOPS, Qualcomm® QCS6490 can be paired with Qualcomm AI Hub for allowing developers to personally experience the impact of AI evolution.
RUBIK Pi 3 boasts rich interfaces and functions with support of USB Type-A (1x 2.0, 2x 3.0), USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C with DP (4K@60), Camera, HDMI OUT (4K@30), 1000M Ethernet port, 40pin header connector, 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.2, M.2 M-key connector, Micro USB and RTC, etc., to meet diverse development needs. It also has designed interfaces and is compatible with a variety of Raspberry Pi peripheral accessories, which helps reduce implementation difficulty and cost for developers.
Applications:
RUBIK Pi 3 Advantage
Qualcomm® Linux®
First open-source Linux based on Qualcomm® QCS 6490 platform for developers
Compatibility
Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5 official accessories
Compact Design
With a portable size of 100mm x 75mm, enabling easy direct application in products
AI Capability
12 TOPS On-device AI capability
Easy to Expand
• C5430P/6490P/C8550 SOM are P2P compatible | • Easy to build customized EVK
Open-source Community
A vibrant and collaborative group of enthusiasts, developers, and educators
Multiple OS support
Qualcomm open-source Linux, Android, Ubuntu on Qualcomm IoT Platform, Debian 12
Comprehensive Documentation
Accessible documentations, including official guides, tutorials, datasheets, and FAQs
Product Comparison
| Item | RUBIK Pi 3 | *** | *** | *** |
| SOC | Qualcomm - QCS 6490 | BCM2712+Hailo 8L | BCM2712 | RK 3588 |
| Process | 6nm | 16nm | 16nm | 8nm |
| CPU | CPU670 built on Arm V8 1 x GoldP@2.7GHz 3 x Gold@2.4GHz 4 x Silver@1.9GHz |
4 x Arm A76@2.4GHz | 4 x Arm A76@2.4GHz | 4 x Arm A76@2.4GHz 4 x Arm A55@1.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 643 | VideoCore VII | VideoCore VII | Mali G610MP4 |
| AI | 12 Tops | 13 Tops | Null | 6 Tops |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4/4X |
| ROM | 128GB UFS2.x | NA (Need to purchase external SD card separately) | ||
| Size | 75mm x 100mm | 85mm x 56mm | 85mm x 56mm | 75mm x 100mm |
RUBIK Pi 3 Specifications
| Category | RUBIK Pi 3 Feature |
| Platform | Qualcomm® QCS6490 |
| Memory | RAM 8 GB LPDDR4x ROM 128 GB UFS 2.2 |
| Video | 1 x HDMI 1.4 output (up to 4K 30 Hz) 1 x DP over USB Type-C (up to 4K 60 Hz) 2 x camera connector (4-lane MIPI CSI D-PHY) |
| Audio | 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Connectivity | 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1) 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.0) 1 x USB Type-A (USB 2.0) 1 x 1000M Ethernet (RJ45) 1 x UART for debug (over Micro USB) 1 x M.2 Key M connector (PCIe 3.0 2-lane) 40-pin LS connector supporting various interface options: - Up to 28 x GPIO - Up to 2 x I2C - Up to 3 x UART - Up to 3 x SPI - 1 x I2S (PCM) - 1 x PWM channel |
| Others | 1 x Power on button 1 x EDL button 1 x RGB LED 2-pin RTC battery connector 4-pin PWM fan connector |
| Wireless connection | Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth: BT 5.2 On-board PCB antenna |
| Power supply | Power Delivery over Type-C, 12V 3A |
| Operating environment | Operating temperature: 0 ~ 70°C |
| Dimensions | 100mm x 75mm x 25mm |
| OS support | Android 13 Qualcomm® Linux® Debian 12* Canonical Ubuntu for Qualcomm platforms* |
*: Planning
RUBIK Pi 3 Beta Version
Limited Release of the Beta Version
Purchase Notice:
1.The hardware and software of the beta version may have stability issues. Please purchase with caution if you have concerns about performance.
2.Some features may be incomplete and bugs may occur. If you encounter any issues, please feel free to send feedback to service@thundercomm.com.
3.We encourage rational feedback regarding product instability and bugs and discourage any malicious defamation. We reserve the right to pursue legal action if necessary.
$159
RUBIK Pi 3
The official version is now available for ordering, with an estimated shipping date of March 2025. We will ship orders in the order they are received, and you will be notified by email once your order has been shipped.
$179
RUBIK Pi 3
The registered trademark Linux® is used pursuant to a sublicense from the Linux Foundation, the exclusive licensee of Linus Torvalds, owner of the mark on a worldwide basis.
