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Renesas RX74M and RX74N bring 600 MHz and embedded MRAM to industrial designs

Renesas introduced two 22nm MCUs for automation, motor control, robotics, and energy applications, with embedded MRAM and expanded networking options.

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  • Renesas introduced the RX74M and RX74N as 32-bit, 22nm industrial MCUs with embedded MRAM. (S1)
  • Both devices offer clock rates up to 600MHz, up to 1MB of code MRAM and 1.5MB of SRAM. (S1)
  • The RX74M adds EtherCAT, dual Gigabit Ethernet MACs with TSN and an Ethernet switch. (S1)

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Reported by CNX-Software on October 26, 2026. Summarized and analyzed by XAIPART Editorial.

What happened

Renesas introduced the RX74M and RX74N, a pair of 32-bit RX-family microcontrollers manufactured on a 22nm process with embedded MRAM.S1 Both devices use the RXv3e architecture, with clock options of 300MHz, 480MHz, and 600MHz.S1 Their target applications include industrial automation, motor control, robotics, and energy management.S1

Both MCUs provide up to 1MB of code MRAM, 1.5MB of SRAM, and 256KB of zero-wait-state local RAM for real-time workloads.S1 Renesas states that the RXv3e core can reach 3,604 CoreMark at 600MHz and supports single- and double-precision floating-point operations.S1 The common peripheral set includes CAN FD, USB 2.0, I3C, high-resolution PWM timers, a trigonometric function accelerator, and hardware security based on Renesas Protect Zone.S1

The RX74M targets connected industrial systems with an integrated EtherCAT slave controller, dual Gigabit Ethernet MACs with time-sensitive networking support, and an Ethernet switch.S1 The RX74N instead provides one Gigabit Ethernet interface for general industrial use.S1

MetricReported valueSource
Maximum core frequency600MHzS1
Process technology22nmS1
Code MRAMUp to 1MBS1
SRAM1.5MBS1
Zero-wait-state local RAM256KBS1
CoreMark at 600MHzUp to 3,604S1
Ethernet switch port countNot disclosedS1

Background timeline

  1. - Renesas introduced the RX74M and RX74N industrial MCUs.S1

XAIPART take

Technical impact

XAIPART analysis: The combination of embedded MRAM, local RAM, and a 600MHz core could reduce external memory requirements in deterministic industrial control designs. The RX74M is the more demanding networking choice because its EtherCAT and dual-MAC features address higher-bandwidth factory automation, while the RX74N may fit simpler Ethernet-connected equipment. Engineers should still verify interrupt latency, peripheral timing, and real-time performance against their own control loops before selecting either device.

Market impact

XAIPART analysis: These parts broaden the available design-in options for industrial automation, robotics, and energy-management projects. The RX74M may consolidate several interface functions into one MCU, potentially reducing board area and component count, but the RX74N could offer a lower-complexity path for designs that need only one Gigabit Ethernet connection. Buyers should compare long-term availability, software support, and distributor lead times once those commercial terms are published.

Action

XAIPART analysis: Request pricing, package options, production-volume schedules, and lead-time quotations for both RX74M and RX74N before committing a new design. Design reviews should first determine whether EtherCAT and dual Gigabit Ethernet are required; if not, the RX74N may avoid unnecessary hardware and certification work. Firmware teams should also assess Renesas Protect Zone, CAN FD, USB 2.0, and I3C against their security and service requirements.

XAIPART Forecast

XAIPART expects independent RX74M or RX74N benchmark results within 3 months. If published CoreMark results do not reach at least 3,604 CoreMark at 600MHz, this forecast is wrong; the threshold is drawn from the performance figure reported for the Renesas RXv3e family.XAIPART analysis

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XAIPART expects independent RX74M or RX74N benchmark results within 3 months. If published CoreMark results do not reach at least 3,604 CoreMark at 600MHz, this forecast is wrong; the threshold is drawn from the perfo... published CoreMark results do not reach at least 3,604 CoreMark at 600MHz within 3 months Pending

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Sources

  1. Renesas RX74M and RX74N – 600MHz industrial MCUs with RXv3e core, embedded MRAM, 22nm process — https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/10/26/renesas-rx74m-and-rx74n-600mhz-industrial-mcus-with-rxv3e-core-embedded-mram-22nm-process/ · rss · accessed

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