LAS VEGAS, Jan. 06, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) unveiled its next-generation BCM4918 accelerated processing unit (APU) and two new dual-band Wi-Fi 8 devices, the BCM6714 and BCM6719, at CES today.
The new unified Wi-Fi 8 platform combines higher throughput and smart intelligence. Broadcom says this will allow operators to deliver new real-time agentic applications for residential consumers with built-in security and improved power efficiency.
According to Broadcom, building on its first-to-market BCM6718 Wi-Fi 8 chipset, the new platform combines compute acceleration, advanced networking, and security. It delivers the throughput, low latency, and optimization needed for the emerging AI-driven connected ecosystem.
Mark Gonikberg, senior vice president and general manager of Broadcom’s Wireless and Broadband Communications Division, said Wi-Fi 8 represents a turning point for the industry where broadband, connectivity, compute, and intelligence converge. He added that the new BCM4918 APU, along with Broadcom’s portfolio of Wi-Fi 8 chipsets, forms the foundation of an AI-ready platform that enables immersive, intelligent user experiences with efficiency, security, and sustainability.
The BCM4918 Wi-Fi 8 APU is designed to unify computing, networking, and AI acceleration in a single silicon. Key features include:
* High-performance CPU complex for general-purpose software workloads.
* Integrated Broadcom Neural Engine (BNE) for on-device AI/ML inference and acceleration.
* Advanced networking engines to offload wired and wireless data paths, enabling CPU bypass of all networking traffic.
* Integrated cryptographic protocol acceleration end-to-end data protection.
* Multi-gigabit Ethernet interfaces for integration in high-throughput applications.
Broadcom says the BCM4918 combines the compute flexibility of a CPU, the intelligence of the Broadcom BNE, the efficiency of a network accelerator, and the protection of dedicated crypto engines, creating a secure, AI-ready Wi-Fi 8 platform.
Complementing the BCM4918 APU are the BCM6714 (three spatial stream 2.4 GHz radio + four spatial stream 5 GHz radio) and the BCM6719 (four spatial stream 2.4 GHz radio + four spatial stream 5 GHz radio). Broadcom says each combines 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation into a single silicon.
Highlights include:
* Integrated multi-chain 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz functionality, simplifying system design and lowering cost.
* On-chip 2.4 GHz power amplifiers (PAs) for reduced external components and improved RF efficiency.
* Hardware-assisted telemetry engine, providing real-time network insights and analytics as input to edge-AI models for Quality of Experience (QoE) measurement, enhanced security, and reduced operational cost.
* Advanced eco-modes and power optimization for ultra-low energy consumption.
* Third-generation digital pre-distortion that reduces peak power by 25%.
Broadcom says the unified platform supercharges innovations, such as Seamless Roaming, Congestion Avoidance, and Inter-AP Coordination with secure Edge AI processing to deliver real-time telemetry. This will deliver connectivity across every environment.
OEMs and service providers can build a tri-band Wi-Fi 8 platform by combining the BCM6718 Wi-Fi 8 radio with the new BCM6714 and BCM6719 dual-band devices.
When paired with the BCM4918 APU, this platform establishes a unified compute-and-connectivity architecture that enables edge-AI processing, real-time optimization, and adaptive intelligence across all frequency bands.
This next-generation platform delivers:
* Tri-band Wi-Fi 8 connectivity with coordinated performance across 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands.
* AI-driven QoE measurement and optimization at the edge.
* Predictive maintenance and self-healing network behaviors
* Intelligent power and bandwidth management, delivering energy efficiency and ensuring green compliance with emerging sustainability standards
Samples of the BCM4918 APU and the BCM6714 and BCM6719 dual-band Wi-Fi 8 devices are available to early access customers and partners.
Khanh Lam
Global Communications
press.relations@broadcom.com
Telephone: +1 408 433 8649
Source: Broadcom
