Summary of ODROID-N2 SBC features Hexa-core Amlogic S922X and $63 to $79 price tag
The ODROID-N2 is a high-performance single-board computer featuring the Amlogic S922X hexa-core processor and Mali-G52 GPU. Built on 12nm technology, it offers improved stability and speed over its predecessor with up to 4GB of DDR4 RAM. The board includes extensive connectivity options like Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, and multiple USB ports, all housed in a metal case designed for efficient heat dissipation without thermal throttling.
Parts used in the ODROID-N2:
- Amlogic S922X Processor
- Mali-G52 GPU
- DDR4 RAM (2GB or 4GB)
- eMMC socket
- MicroSD slot
- Gigabit Ethernet port (Realtek RTL8211F)
- HDMI 2.1 port
- USB 3.0 host ports
- 40-pin GPIO header
- Metal housing heatsink
- RTC battery connector
- IR receiver
The ODROID-N2 SBC is a new generation single board computer that is more powerful, more stable, and faster performing than ODROID N1. The main CPU of the N2 is based on big.Little architecture which integrates a quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 CPU cluster and a dual core Cortex-A53 cluster with a new generation Mali-G52 GPU. Thanks to the modern 12nm silicon technology, the A73 cores runs at 1.8Ghz without thermal throttling using the stock metal-housing heatsink allowing a robust and quiet computer. The CPU multi-core performance is around 20% faster and the 4GByte DDR4 RAM is 35% faster than the N1. The N2’s DDR4 RAM is running at 1320Mhz while N1’s DDR3 was running at 800Mhz. The large metal housing heatsink is designed to optimize the CPU and RAM heat dissipation and minimize throttling. The CPU is placed on the bottom side of the PCB to establish great thermal characteristics.
Specifications listed for the Odroid-N2 include
- Processor — Amlogic S922X (4x Cortex-A73 @ 1.8GHz, 2x Cortex-A53 @ 1.9GHz); 12nm fab; Mali-G52 GPU with 6x 846MHz EEs
- Memory/storage:
- 2GB or 4GB DDR4 (1320MHz, 2640MT/s) 32-bit RAM
- eMMC socket with optional 8GB to 128GB
- MicroSD slot with UHS-1 SDR104 support
- 8MB SPI flash with boot select switch and Petitboot app
- Wireless — Optional USB WiFi adapter
- Networking — Gigabit Ethernet port (Realtek RTL8211F); about 1Gbps
- Media I/O:
- HDMI 2.1 port for up to 4K@60Hz with HDR, CEC, EDID
- Composite video jack with stereo line-out and 384Khz/32bit audio DAC
- SPDIF audio via 40-pin
- Other I/O:
- 4x USB 3.0 host ports (340MB/s typical)
- Micro-USB 2.0 OTG port (no power)
- Serial console interface
- Fan connector
- Expansion — 40-pin GPIO header (25x GPIO, 2x i2C, 2x ADC, 6x PWM, SPI, UART, SPDIF, various power signals, etc.)
- Other features — RTC (NXP PCF8563) with battery connector; IR receiver; metal heatsink; 2x LEDs; optional $4 acrylic case
- Power — 7.5-20V DC jack; 12V/2A adapter recommended; consumption: 1.8W idle to 5.5W stress
- Dimensions — 90 x 90 x 17mm
- Operating system — Ubuntu 18.04 LTS with Kernel 4.9.152 LTS and Android 9 Pie BSPs
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- How fast does the CPU run without thermal throttling?
The A73 cores run at 1.8Ghz without thermal throttling using the stock metal-housing heatsink. - What is the difference in RAM speed compared to the N1?
The N2's DDR4 RAM runs at 1320Mhz, which is 35% faster than the N1's DDR3 running at 800Mhz. - Does the ODROID-N2 support 4K video output?
Yes, it features an HDMI 2.1 port capable of up to 4K@60Hz with HDR. - Can I use an internal storage drive instead of an SD card?
Yes, it includes an eMMC socket supporting optional storage from 8GB to 128GB. - What operating systems are supported by this board?
It supports Ubuntu 18.04 LTS with Kernel 4.9.152 LTS and Android 9 Pie BSPs. - Is wireless networking built into the main board?
No, wireless requires an optional USB WiFi adapter as the board only has a Gigabit Ethernet port. - How much power does the device consume under stress?
Power consumption ranges from 1.8W idle to 5.5W under stress. - What type of cooling solution is included?
A large metal housing heatsink is included to optimize heat dissipation and minimize throttling.
