Why are high-end consumer routers still using ARM CPUs, rather than Intel Atom-class x64 CPUs?

[Rifter]

In this space there is also the heat issue. Running a celeron or i series processor on a home router introduces the need for active cooling.

Not always, mine is a NUC sized passive cooled unit, zero fans, even in the PSU which is an external brick..

 

[mxnerd]

@VirtualLarry

Finally found Intel GRX750 x86 based router. It was actually announced by QNAP in Jan. 2017.

https://www.qnap.com/en/news/2017/c...live-stream-broadcasts-and-more-nas-solutions

QNAP TGX-150 1-Bay WiFi and Access Point Router NAS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkiULJiNqXs

Apparently it's not on the market yet.