IPQ5424 vs IPQ5332: Choosing the Right WiFi 7 SoC for Your Next Wireless Platfor

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IPQ5424 vs IPQ5332: Choosing the Right WiFi 7 SoC for Your Next Wireless Platform

As WiFi 7 adoption accelerates, developers are looking at Qualcomm’s latest IPQ5000 and IPQ5400 series to build the backbone of their next-generation wireless systems.

Two standout SoCs from this family — IPQ5332 and IPQ5424 — offer different strengths for different use cases. So which one should you choose?

At Wallys, we’ve been developing solutions around both platforms, including DR5332 and our upcoming IPQ5424 board. Here’s a side-by-side breakdown to help guide your design decision.

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🔍 IPQ5424 vs IPQ5332: Key SpecificationsFeatureIPQ5332IPQ5424
CPUQuad-core ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.0GHzQuad-core ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
Process Node14nm14nm
PCIe SupportPCIe 3.0 x2PCIe 3.0 x2
Max Wireless CapabilityDual-band (2.4G + 5G or 6G)Tri-band ready (with external radios)
Target Radio ModulesQCN9074, QCN9024, QCN6274 (2 bands)QCN6274, QCN9274 (tri-band)
Ethernet PortsUp to 2.5G x1 + GE x22.5G x2 + GE x2
USB SupportUSB 3.0USB 3.0
Firmware EnvironmentOpenWrt / QSDKOpenWrt / QSDK 12.4+
Power EfficiencyLowerSlightly higher but scalable
Ideal ApplicationsSMB routers, embedded mesh, industrial CPEMesh routers, smart AP, outdoor CPE

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💡 When to Choose IPQ5332

IPQ5332 is ideal for developers who want:

• ✅ Cost-effective dual-band WiFi 7 support
• ✅ Compact systems with basic CPU power
• ✅ Compatibility with QCN9024 / QCN9074
• ✅ Lower BOM and power usage for volume deployment
  
  

Perfect for:

• SMB WiFi 7 routers
• Mesh edge nodes
• Indoor enterprise APs
• Mid-range CPE
  
  

📦 Recommended pairing:
DR5332 + QCN9024 / QCN9074

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🚀 When to Choose IPQ5424

IPQ5424 steps things up with:

• ✅ More powerful Cortex-A55 CPU @ 1.8GHz
• ✅ Better for tri-band WiFi 7 applications
• ✅ Enhanced performance in data-intensive scenarios
• ✅ Future-proofed for 6GHz + MLO-based networks
  
  

Ideal for:

• Smart city APs
• High-performance mesh gateways
• Outdoor CPE and long-distance WiFi
• Advanced industrial routers
  
  

📦 Recommended pairing:
(Coming Soon) IPQ5424 Router Board + QCN6274 / QCN9274

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🔧 WallysTech: Full-Stack Support

We don’t just provide boards. We deliver:

• 📐 Custom design and layout
• 🔩 Enclosures, PoE, and thermal optimization
• 🔌 Driver and OpenWrt/QSDK integration
• 🧪 RF testing, tuning, and calibration
• 📦 ODM/volume production for global customers
  
  

Need help deciding? Want early access to IPQ5424-based hardware?

📩 Contact us: [url=]sales1@wallystech.com[/url]

🔗 Learn more at: www.wallystech.com

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