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title: BCM4918
url: https://www.broadcom.com/products/wireless/wireless-lan-infrastructure/bcm4918
description: Learn about Broadcom’s next-gen Wi-Fi 8 APU designed to unify high-performance computing, networking and AI acceleration.
---

# BCM4918

## Quad-Core ARM v8 APU 10Gb Network Processor with AI for Premium Wi-Fi 8 Access Points

The Broadcom BCM4918 is the premier AI-ready network processor, unifying a quad-core ARM v8 CPU complex with the powerful Broadcom Neural Engine (BNE) AI/ML core for on-device inference, defining the next generation of Premium Wi-Fi 8 access points. This SoC is engineered to deliver industry-leading throughput and ultra-low latency by enabling complete CPU bypass of all wired and wireless traffic via dedicated networking offload engines and Dual Issue Runner Packet Processor. Integrated multi-gig Ethernet PHYs, along with support for advanced memory standards, make the BCM4918 the unparalleled platform for the most secure and intelligent multi-gigabit broadband networks of the future.

| Title | Date | Download | Alert |
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| BCM4918 - Quad-Core ARM v8 10Gb Accelerated Processing Unit with AI for Premium Wi-Fi 8 Residential Access Points Product Brief<br>Version:<br>PB100<br>Language:<br>English | 12/22/2025 | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/4918-PB1XX)<br>(430.6 KB) |  |

### Features

- Quad-Core ARMv8-compatible CPU
- Integrated Broadcom Neural Engine (BNE) AI/ML core
- Dual Issue Runner Packet Processor
- Offload of both wired and wireless data paths
- Integrated cryptographic protocol acceleration
- Integrated multi-gig Ethernet PHY interfaces
- Advanced memory standard support
- Quad PCIe controllers
- Dual USB ports
- Secure boot and enhanced encryption support

### Applications

- Residential Wi-Fi access points, routers and extenders

### Lifecycle Status

![BCM4918](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blt3129b67e9cbc37ed/6939f614e6132f0e7b581997/69271-wcc-phot-BCM4918.jpg?width=250)

Active

| Specification                | Value    |
|------------------------------|----------|
| Lifecycle                    | Active   |
| Distributor Inventory        | Yes      |
| Wifi Generation/CPU          | Wi-Fi 8  |

### [BCM6719](https://www.broadcom.com/products/wireless/wireless-lan-infrastructure/bcm6719)

![BCM6719: Dual Band 4+4 802.11bn Wi-Fi 8 Residential Access Point Chip](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blt3e2f4d728d4446b3/68d197138c48987488622ab6/BCM6719-69270-wcc-phot.jpg)

**[BCM6719](https://www.broadcom.com/products/wireless/wireless-lan-infrastructure/bcm6719)**

4x4 + 4x4 Wi-Fi 8 802.11bn Residential Access Point Chip

### [BCM6718](https://www.broadcom.com/products/wireless/wireless-lan-infrastructure/bcm6718)

![BCM6718: 4x4 802.11bn Wi-Fi 8 Residential Access Point Chip](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blt55da88cde9a9cf37/68d190437b2e158cb581111f/BCM6718-6929-wcc-phot.jpg)

**[BCM6718](https://www.broadcom.com/products/wireless/wireless-lan-infrastructure/bcm6718)**

4x4 Wi-Fi 8 802.11bn Residential Access Point Chip

## More

- [Check Inventory](https://www.broadcom.com/api/inventory/search?part_number=BCM4918)
- [Contact Sales](https://www.broadcom.com/company/contact/sales)

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