Adlink is a brand that makes computer-on-modules, embedded boards, rugged computers and industrial PCs. The facts we could confirm about Adlink's products cover one memory detail: DDR4 memory is supported up to a total of 32 GB in models that use the Intel Xeon E3-15XX v5 family and Intel CM236 chipset. We could not confirm the specifications of a specific Adlink industrial PC, so the comparison below uses the 32 GB maximum RAM as its reference point. The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 with Intel Core i3-1215U is the closest Thinvent alternative for buyers who want a fanless industrial PC.
Adlink vs Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 with Intel Core i3
| Specification | Adlink (searched brand, 32 GB maximum RAM) | Thinvent IPC3, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent IPC3, Intel Core i3-1315U |
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| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Not confirmed | Industrial PC, 200 × 184 × 52 mm | Industrial PC, 200 × 184 × 52 mm |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without OS, DOS) |
| Operating temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 50°C | 0°C to 50°C |
Key differences
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Higher RAM maximum: The Thinvent IPC3 supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, against the 32 GB maximum we could confirm for Adlink.
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Fanless industrial design: Both Thinvent IPC3 models use fanless passive cooling and an aluminium housing, rated for 0°C to 50°C.
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Connectivity: The Thinvent IPC3 includes two USB 3.2 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, four front USB 2.0 ports, two DB9 RS232 serial ports, a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port, HDMI and VGA.
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Wireless choice: The Thinvent IPC3 is offered without WiFi or with dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
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Trade-off: We could not confirm the Adlink industrial PC's processor, storage or operating system, so we cannot make a full specification comparison on those points.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 if you need a fanless industrial PC with an Intel Core i3 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage and a choice of operating systems. Choose an Adlink product if your project depends on a specific Adlink board, module or platform that the Thinvent range does not cover.
