--- title: "IQ-X Series" url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/iq-x-series" description: "Next-generation industrial systems demand more than performance. The Dragonwing IQ-X series delivers best-in-class single- and multithread compute performance—unifying real-time performance, on-device AI, rich multimedia, and extensible I/O in a compact, power-efficient design engineered for rugged industrial environments." --- Qualcomm Dragonwing™ # IQ-X Series Contact Sales Next-generation industrial systems demand more than performance. The Dragonwing IQ-X series delivers best-in-class single- and multithread compute performance—unifying on-device AI, rich multimedia, advanced connectivity, and extensible I/O in a compact, power-efficient design engineered for rugged industrial environments. Most platforms force trade-offs in performance, power, design flexibility, and cost. The Dragonwing IQ-X series removes that friction. With up to 3.4 GHz of single-thread performance from 12- or 8-core CPUs and 45 TOPS of AI acceleration **with up to 3x lower power than leading competitors**, the IQ-X series of processors enables seamless process control, monitoring, and real-time visualization and analytics. It supports multiple cameras, 5K displays, and rich peripherals like USB4, 16 PCIe lanes, and UFS 4.0 for high-speed I/O. ... Read More [Product license agreement]() **Featured Documents** [Product Brief](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/87-94649-1/87-94649-1_REV_A_Qualcomm_Dragonwing_IQ-X_Series_Product_Brief.pdf) [Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-X Series Product Brief](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/87-94649-1/87-94649-1_REV_A_Qualcomm_Dragonwing_IQ-X_Series_Product_Brief.pdf) ### Target Applications - Factory Automation - Advanced Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) - Medical PCs - Robotics - Panel & Box Industrial PCs - Smart Displays & Retail PCs ## Redefining industrial PCs IMAGE_URL(https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/icn-check-circle-3) ### No Performance Bottlenecks The 12- and 8-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU provides breakthrough single- and multithread performance to handle demanding workloads. IMAGE_URL(https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/icn-check-circle-3) ### Deliver Advanced Multimedia Experiences Supports up to 2x 5K or 4x 4K concurrent displays, 4K120 decode, and AV1 encode. Ideal for HMI systems and edge visualization where high-resolution, speed, and responsiveness are critical. IMAGE_URL(https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/icn-check-circle-3) ### Leading On-device AI Capabilities 45 TOPS AI acceleration enabled by our industry-leading NPU. Supports advanced machine vision, analytics, and decision-making locally, eliminating the need for discrete accelerators at reduced system cost and power. IMAGE_URL(https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/icn-check-circle-3) ### Simplify High-Speed Vision Integration Dual ISPs and support for up to four cameras, including 36 MP ZSL and RGB plus IR, enabling precise image capture and processing for inspection, quality assurance, and safety applications. IMAGE_URL(https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/icn-check-circle-3) ### Enable Scalable Connectivity and Storage With USB4, 16 PCIe lanes, UFS 4.0, and DisplayPort 1.4a, the platform offers seamless integration of high-speed peripherals and fast storage, helping reduce design complexity and accelerate time to market. IMAGE_URL(https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/icn-check-circle-3) ### Deploy in Harsh Industrial Environments Operates across a wide temperature range from -40°C to 105°C. Supports rugged system designs for industrial, transportation, and utility environments. ## Specifications | Specification | IQ-X7181 | IQ-X5121 | |---|---|---| | CPU | 12-core Qualcomm® Oryon™ @ 3.4 GHz | 8-core Qualcomm® Oryon™ @ 3.4 GHz | | NPU | Qualcomm® Hexagon™, Up to 45[1] TOPS | Qualcomm® Hexagon™, Up to 45[1] TOPS | | GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ @ 1.25 GHz | Qualcomm® Adreno™ @ 1.1 GHz | | Memory | 8x16-bitLPDDR5x @ 4200 MHz, Up to 64 GB | 8x16-bitLPDDR5x @ 4200 MHz, Up to 64 GB | | DSP | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ V73M | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ V73M | 1. Dense TOPS 2. 30 fps ZSL 3. 1x RGB camera + IR 4. With DisplayPort 1.4a 5. Supports UART/I2C/I3C/SPI 6. Gear 5. For on-board memory. 7. 1x RGB camera + IR, concurrently Show more ## Companion Chips ### PMIC (core) PM8380C, PM880VE, 3x PM8380, 4x PMK8380 ### Networking QPS615 ### Connectivity (Wi-Fi 7) WCN7850/WCN7851 ### Charging SMB2362, SMB2360 ### Audio WCD9385 ### Speaker AMP WSA8840, WSA8845 Say hello to the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-X Series 01:36 IMAGE_URL(https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/6385018162112) ### Ready to build or scale? Get the Dragonwing IQ-X EVK for development or the COMe module for deployment, both available now. [Contact Sales](https://www.qualcomm.com/support/contact/forms/iot-contact-sales) IMAGE_URL(https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/iq-x-evk-cut?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ## Product Longevity Program Qualcomm Technologies designs SoCs with longevity and durability to support applications requiring extended life cycles, supporting product longevity in customer product designs. Dragonwing IQ-X is supported until 2038* * Subject to change without notice [Learn more](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/product-longevity-program) IMAGE_URL(https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/union?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ## How companies are harnessing the power of Dragonwing IQ Processors 1:31 ### Asset Inspection and Emergency Response Featuring Gen AI at the Edge 1:18 ### Industrial Worker Assistance Featuring On-device LLM 1:04 ### Worker Safety and site security Featuring On-device LLM ## Similar series [View all products](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products) AI FOR EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS ### Dragonwing IQ9 Ideal for high-stakes factory automation, advanced robotics, autonomous systems, and applications where reliability is essential. [View series](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/iq9-series) HIGH PERFORMANCE AI ### Dragonwing IQ8 Ideal for factory automation, industrial robots, machine vision, and AI applications requiring significant compute power. [View series](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/iq8-series) EFFICIENT INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE ### Dragonwing IQ6 Ideal for industrial gateways, controllers, HMI devices, and handheld industrial devices where budget and reliability are key. [View series](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/iq6-series) ## Support Resources and support to help you get started. IMAGE_URL(https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Card?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) ### Now Available: The Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-X EVK and COMe Engineered to endure. [Contact Sales](https://www.qualcomm.com/support/contact/forms/iot-contact-sales) IMAGE_URL(https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/chat-icon?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Contact Sales Get in touch with an expert to learn more about our IQ-X offerings. [Get in touch](https://www.qualcomm.com/support/contact/forms/iot-contact-sales)