MediaTek Genio G510 (MT8370)
Mainstream IOT platform for rich multimedia and edge AI applications
Overview
The MediaTek Genio 510 is a versatile, mainstream edge AI platform for demanding IoT applications. It provides a strong computing capability with a hexa-core CPU cluster, consisting of 2x Arm Cortex-A78 and 4x Arm Cortex-A55 cores; a powerful Arm Mali G57 MC2 GPU and a 5th generation MediaTek NPU (Neural Processing Unit) capable of 3.2 TOPS for edge AI acceleration. Rich multimedia applications such as smart retail, smart home, transportation, healthcare, entertainment, education, industrial and enterprise are supported by dual display capability, integrated camera ISP supporting up to 32MP@30fps, 4K video decode/encode and an integrated HiFi 5 DSP for audio algorithm processing. Low power consumption is assured by implementation on an advanced 6nm process technology.
With a rich I/O capability that includes PCIe 2.0, multiple USB and GbE MAC, and multiple UART/I2C/SPI connections, the Genio 510 provides a flexible and scalable platform for many applications. Various wireless connectivity options are supporting with external combo chips and modules including Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 support. The Genio 510 is pin-to-pin and software compatible with the higher-performance Genio 700 allowing for a seamless upgrade path. Android, IoT Yocto, and Ubuntu OS support provides developers with the flexibility to create scalable IoT and intelligent embedded solutions.
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Power-Efficient Edge AI Platform
2x Arm Cortex-A78 + 4x Cortex-A55 deliver high performance and power efficiency, built on TSMC 6nm process
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Advanced AI and Neural Processing
MediaTek NPU delivers 3.2 TOPS acceleration, enabling real-time and secure edge AI inference
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Advanced Multimedia and Graphics
Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU and advanced multimedia pipelines support dual 4K display and 4K video codecs
Block Diagram Expand PNG SVG
The block diagram provides a comprehensive overview of the functional blocks and interfaces of Genio 510, as well as the companion chipset that complements this SoC.
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Specifications
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Process node6nm
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Processor (CPU)2x Arm Cortex-A78 2.0GHz
4x Arm Cortex-A55 2.0GHz -
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)Arm Mali-G57 MC2 950MHz
OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.1, OpenCL 2.2 -
Neural Processing Unit (NPU)5th-Gen NPU 3.2 TOPS (1x MDLA3.0 + 1x Tensilica VP6)
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Audio DSPTensilica HiFi 5
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Memory and Typex32 LP4X-3733 (up to 8GB)
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Storage TypeeMMC 5.1
SD 3.0
SPI-NOR -
Input/Output2x USB 2.0 (Host/Device)
1x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Host/Device)
1x GbE MAC (TSN)
1x PCIe 2.0 (1L, RC)
4x UART
5x I2C, 2x I2C/I3C
6x SPI Master
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TemperatureConsumer: -20°C to 95°C (Tj)
Industrial: -40°C to 105°C (Tj) -
Package TypeVFBGA
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Package Dimension15 x 15 x 0.9mm, 0.4mm ball pitch
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Display Interface2x MIPI-DSI (4L, 1.2Gbps/L)
1x eDP 1.4 (4L)
1x DP 1.4 (4L)
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Display ControllerDual Display, Max. 4K60+4K30
Single Display, Max. 4K60
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Video-in Interface2x MIPI CSI-2 (4L)
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Image Signal Processor2x ISP (3A, NR, AI-FD, LSC, HDR, Warp Engine)
Single camera: 32MP @ 30fps
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Video DecodeH.264/H.265/VP9/AV1 (4K60)
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Video EncodeH.264/H.265 (4K30)
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JPEG Decode250 MP/s
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JPEG Encode250 MP/s
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Audio2x I2S/TDM input
2x I2S/TDM output
4x PDM input
1x PCM input/output
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SecurityARM TrustZone
Security Boot (RSA4096)
Crypto Engine
RNG
Applications
The Genio 510 SoC is built to support an extensive range of IoT applications, ensuring high levels of security, dependable stability, robust performance, and versatile flexibility to address the needs of different use cases.
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Smart Home
Smart Appliances
Smart Fitness
Personal Assistant
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Industrial
Automation
HMI
Gateways
Predictive Maintenance
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Smart Retail
POS
AIDC
Inventory Management
Self Checkout
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Enterprise
Video Conferencing
Digital Signage
Smart Display
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Healthcare
Patient Monitoring
Remote Healthcare
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Entertainment
Gaming
Controller
Video Streaming
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Education
Interactive Whiteboard
Classroom Analytics
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Smart Cities
Smart Lighting
Smart Surveillance
Smart Parking
EV Charging
Environmental Monitoring
Operating Systems
The Genio 510 SoC supports multiple operating systems to meet the diverse needs of different application scenarios, software maintenance policies, customization flexibility, and memory footprint constraints, accommodating various levels of system complexity, user interfaces, and development environments.
Evaluation Kits
The Genio 510-EVK (Evaluation Kit) is a fully functional hardware platform designed to comprehensively validate all features of the SoC. Pre-built images of various operating systems are provided for thorough evaluation. The Evaluation Kit facilitates rapid prototyping, accelerates development cycles, and enables performance benchmarking, making it an essential tool for developers to optimize their applications and validate their hardware designs.
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FAQ
What is the longevity and supply plan for Genio 510?
MediaTek provides long-term availability for Genio 510 to meet industrial and embedded application requirements. The typical product lifecycle is 10 years from initial release, with End-of-Life (EOL) notice provided at least 12 months in advance. For current lifecycle details, customers should contact MediaTek or authorized distributors.
Which operating systems are supported by Genio 510?
Genio 510 is officially supported with Android and Yocto from MediaTek. Support for Ubuntu and AOSP is provided through our partners.
Are all hardware features of Genio 510 supported under every OS?
No. The level of hardware feature support depends on the specific operating system, software stack, and frameworks in use. Please confirm the details of the OS in use.
Where can I find the AI performance results of Genio 510?
AI performance results for Genio 510 are available at the ETH Zurich AI Benchmark, which provides test scores and comparisons for popular AI models.
Are Genio 510 kernel drivers upstreamed to mainline Linux?
Many Genio 510 drivers are continuously upstreamed through cooperation with partners and the open-source community. Mainline Linux boots successfully and Kernel CI is used for ongoing integrity validation.
Are there any important Genio 510 kernel drivers that cannot be upstreamed?
Yes. Some drivers cannot be upstreamed.
- Video (stateful) drivers: These rely on a userspace driver (VPUD) and will not be upstreamed.
- ISP drivers: These are MediaTek proprietary driver and will not be upstreamed.
- NPU drivers: These are MediaTek proprietary driver and will not be upstreamed.
- GPU drivers: These are third-party IP and will not be upstreamed by MediaTek.
Are there any open-source solutions for video and GPU acceleration?
Yes. There are community-maintained open-source drivers available, such as stateless video codec drivers and the Panfrost GPU driver (for Arm Mali GPUs). Our software partners, like Collabora, may provide professional support and long-term maintenance services to enable these solutions for your projects. Please note that feature coverage and stability may differ from proprietary drivers.
Does Genio 510 pin-to-pin comptabile with Genio 700?
Yes. Genio 510 is fully pin-to-pin compatible with Genio 700, enabling easy upgrades or migration between the two platforms.
Does Genio 510 pin-to-pin comptabile with Genio 520?
No. Genio 510 is not pin-to-pin compatible with Genio 520.
What is the major difference between Genio 510 and Genio 700?
The major differences are in the computing power of CPU, GPU and NPU.
- CPU
- Genio 510: 2x Cortex-A78 2.0GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2.0GHz
- Genio 700: 2x Cortex-A78 2.2Ghz + 6x Cortex-A55 2.0GHz
- GPU
- Genio 510: Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
- Genio 700: Mali-G57 MC3 GPU
- NPU
- Genio 510: 3.2 TOPS
- Genio 700: 4.0 TOPS
Does Genio 510 support industrial temperature operation?
Yes. Genio 510 supports both consumer and industrial temperature grades.
- Consumer temperature: -20°C to 95°C (Tj)
- Industrial temperature: -40°C to 105°C (Tj)
Does Genio 510 support RSA3072 secure boot?
Yes. Genio 510 Boot ROM (Root of Trust) supports up to the RSA4096 algorithm. Android currently supports the RSA2048 secure boot, while Yocto, Ubuntu, and AOSP support the RSA3072 secure boot.