diff --git a/target/linux/brcm2708/bcm2710/target.mk b/target/linux/brcm2708/bcm2710/target.mk
index 2b155ad277..72b34306ca 100644
--- a/target/linux/brcm2708/bcm2710/target.mk
+++ b/target/linux/brcm2708/bcm2710/target.mk
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@ ARCH:=aarch64
 SUBTARGET:=bcm2710
 BOARDNAME:=BCM2710 64 bit based boards
 CPU_TYPE:=cortex-a53
-CPU_SUBTYPE:=neon-vfpv4
 
 define Target/Description
 	Build firmware image for Broadcom BCM2710 64 bit SoC devices.