IPQ9554 and IPQ9570: Comparing Qualcomm’s Dual-Band and Tri-Band SoCs

As Wi-Fi 7 technology reshapes the networking industry, Qualcomm continues to lead with its high-performance networking solutions. Among its new generation of SoCs, the IPQ9554 and IPQ9570 stand out as two powerful options designed for next-generation routers, access points, and industrial wireless systems.

While both are part of Qualcomm’s Networking Pro Series, they target slightly different performance and application scenarios — one optimized for dual-band efficiency, and the other for tri-band throughput and multi-link operations. Let’s explore how they differ and what each brings to the table.

1. Overview of Qualcomm IPQ9554

The Qualcomm IPQ9554 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 SoC, ideal for enterprise and industrial applications that demand robust performance but within moderate power and cost budgets.

Key features include:

Wi-Fi 7 dual-band support (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
Quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 CPU, clocked up to 2.2GHz
Qualcomm’s Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for seamless multi-band connection
Support for 320 MHz channels and 4096-QAM modulation
Enhanced OFDMA and MU-MIMO capabilities
PCIe Gen 3 interfaces for external Wi-Fi or Ethernet expansion

This SoC is widely used in industrial gateways, enterprise routers, and smart city networks, where reliability and stable performance are top priorities.

2. Overview of Qualcomm IPQ9570

The IPQ9570 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 SoC, offering a significant leap in throughput and network flexibility compared to dual-band platforms.

Key specifications:

Tri-band support (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz)
Quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 CPU, up to 2.2GHz
Integrated network accelerator for high data throughput
Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and Multi-RU support for better latency control
Support for up to 16 spatial streams (4x4 per band)
Designed for high-density environments and multi-device connectivity

The IPQ9570 is ideal for premium routers, mesh systems, and industrial backhaul links requiring wide coverage and multi-gigabit performance.

3. IPQ9554 vs IPQ9570: Feature Comparison

Feature

IPQ9554

IPQ9570

Wi-Fi Bands

Dual-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz)

Tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz)

CPU

Quad-core Cortex-A73

Channel Width

Up to 320 MHz

Multi-Link Operation (MLO)

Supported

Target Applications

Industrial AP, Enterprise Router

High-performance AP, Tri-band Router, Mesh Node

Wi-Fi Streams

Up to 8

Up to 16

Power Consumption

Lower

Higher (for higher throughput)

Throughput

Up to 10 Gbps (theoretical)

Up to 20 Gbps (theoretical)

In short, IPQ9554 focuses on efficiency and cost-effectiveness, while IPQ9570 delivers unmatched speed and connectivity for demanding environments.

4. Industrial and Commercial Applications

IPQ9554: Commonly used in smart city networks, IoT gateways, industrial APs, and medium-density enterprise solutions.
IPQ9570: Designed for data-heavy networks, tri-band CPEs, backhaul systems, and multi-AP mesh networks that require high-speed, low-latency connections.

Both SoCs are compatible with Qualcomm’s Networking Pro 620 platform, allowing system designers to build flexible Wi-Fi 7 hardware with advanced management and security features.

5. Wallys Wi-Fi 7 Solutions Based on Qualcomm IPQ Platforms

As a long-term Qualcomm partner, Wallys Communications offers industrial-grade router boards and wireless modules based on the IPQ9554, IPQ9570, and IPQ9574 SoCs.

Our boards are designed for:

Custom firmware and OpenWrt support
Extended temperature operation
OEM/ODM and JDM flexibility
Optimized RF design for industrial applications

If you’re developing Wi-Fi 7 solutions for enterprise or industrial networks, Wallys’ hardware platforms can help you reduce time-to-market and achieve reliable high-speed wireless performance.

📩 Contact Wallys

To learn more about Wallys Wi-Fi 7 solutions based on Qualcomm IPQ9554 and IPQ9570, please reach out to our sales team:
📧 Email: sales1@wallystech.com

🌐 Website: www.wallystech.com