Comparison page

RTL8720CF vs RTL8720DN

Side-by-side selection notes for specs, ecosystem readiness, known issues, and data confidence. This page is generated from structured component fields instead of a hand-written article.

RTL8720CF

Maker and embedded projects needing Wi-Fi 4 + BLE connectivity with Ameba and Wi-Fi.

RTL8720DN

Maker and embedded projects needing 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi + 5 GHz Wi-Fi + BLE connectivity with Dual-band Wi-Fi and Ameba.

Specification Matrix

DimensionRTL8720CF RTL8720DN

CategoryWiFi MCUsWiFi MCUs

MakerRealtekRealtek

CoreArm Cortex-M4 classArm Cortex-M4 + Cortex-M0

Clock200 MHz class200 MHz class

WirelessWi-Fi 4 + BLE2.4 GHz Wi-Fi + 5 GHz Wi-Fi + BLE

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesNeeds verificationArduino

Price$1.20 - $2.50$2.00 - $4.00

Known Tradeoffs

RTL8720CF

Module naming, flash size, and pin exposure vary by vendor board
English examples and library support should be verified before production use

RTL8720DN

Module naming, flash size, and pin exposure vary by vendor board
English examples and library support should be verified before production use

Open Individual Model Pages

RTL8720CF

Realtek

Compact Realtek Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE MCU variant used in Ameba-series modules and low-cost IoT boards.

China-madeWiFi MCUs72% confidence

RTL8720DN

Realtek

Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth development MCU used in AmebaD boards and maker wireless projects.

China-madeWiFi MCUs82% confidence