The Radxa Orion O6 model, powered by AMI’s UEFI firmware, marks a milestone in high-performance computing for artificial intelligence in compact formats.
At COMPUTEX 2025, Radxa and AMI introduced the new Radxa Orion O6, a high-performance Mini ITX motherboard based on Armv9 architecture, targeted at artificial intelligence and edge computing applications. According to its creators, this launch represents the world’s first open-source Armv9 motherboard, and it stands out for combining processing power, advanced extensibility, and a robust firmware system through AMI’s Aptio V UEFI Firmware.
The device was showcased as the official demonstration platform during COMPUTEX Taipei, which takes place from May 20 to 23 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.
A New Standard for AI in Compact Boards
The Orion O6 utilizes the System on Chip CiX P1 – CD8180, which integrates Arm big.LITTLE™ technology with:
- Four Cortex-A720 cores at 2.6 GHz
- Four Cortex-A720 cores at 2.4 GHz
- Four Cortex-A520 cores at 1.8 GHz
- 12 MB of shared L3 cache
On the graphics side, it features an Arm Immortalis-G720 GPU, and its integrated NPU reaches 30 TOPS, enabling it to run complex AI models directly from the edge. Additionally, it supports up to 64 GB of LPDDR5 memory and comes with PCIe Gen4 connectivity with 8 lanes, prepared for demanding loads and external accelerators.
The board operates on Debian Linux, reinforcing its open-source nature and compatibility with widely used tools in AI development, research, and prototyping environments.
Aptio V Firmware: Robustness, Security, and Flexibility
The heart of the system at the firmware level is Aptio V UEFI Firmware from AMI, a solution globally recognized for its modularity, efficiency, and reliability in demanding environments. Its adaptable structure enables agile and secure integration, meeting the requirements of advanced AI platforms and facilitating rapid deployments in edge scenarios or distributed data centers.
Srivatsan Ramachandran, senior vice president of AMI, emphasized that “this Radxa Orion O6 demonstration platform represents a significant leap in computing infrastructure for artificial intelligence. Aptio V ensures the security, stability, and configuration that these advanced systems demand, and we are proud to collaborate with CIX and Radxa on this important launch at COMPUTEX.”
A Commitment to Open Hardware and Edge Computing
With the Orion O6, Radxa strengthens its position as a leader in high-performance, open-source hardware, with a clear focus on deploying artificial intelligence outside the data center, where data is generated: at the edge.
Its open-source design not only facilitates transparency and customization but also presents a viable alternative for developers, integrators, and startups seeking technological independence from the closed solutions of major providers.
Beyond the Demo: Real Market Potential
Although the Orion O6 board is initially presented as a demonstration platform at COMPUTEX 2025, the collaboration between Radxa, CIX, and AMI opens the door to real applications in sectors such as robotics, smart cities, industrial automation, and embedded AI environments.
With support for Debian, PCIe connectivity, and advanced neural processing capabilities, the Orion O6 could become a key player in accelerating the development of compact, sustainable, and sovereign AI solutions, in response to the growing demand for edge computing worldwide.
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