The Advantech ARK-1220 is a DIN-rail fanless box PC built around the Intel Atom E3940 quad-core SoC, with dual HDMI, dual Intel GbE ports and four USB 3.0 ports. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, which offers a 6-core processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Advantech ARK-1220 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC and Thinvent IPC3 Industrial PC
| Advantech ARK-1220L-S6A2 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
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| Processor | Intel Atom E3940 | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| Max Frequency | Turbo burst up to 1.8 GHz | Up to 4.4 GHz | Up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Not stated | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | DIN-rail box PC | Mini PC | Industrial PC |
| Ethernet | 2 x Intel GbE | Not stated | Dual LAN configuration available |
| Display Output | Dual HDMI, up to 4K | Not stated | Not stated |
| USB | 4 x USB 3.0 | Not stated | Not stated |
| Wireless | M.2 2230 for Wi-Fi, mPCIe with SIM holder | Dual Band Wi-Fi or No WiFi | Dual Band Wi-Fi or No WiFi |
| Operating Temperature | -30 to 70 °C with extended temp. peripherals (turbo burst off, 0.7 m/s airflow) | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Higher processor performance: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC and IPC3 use the Intel Core i3-1215U with 6 cores, compared with the 4-core Intel Atom E3940 in the ARK-1220.
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Greater memory and storage capacity: Thinvent offers up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, whereas the ARK-1220 specifications list these as bundled by request.
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Wider processor choice: Thinvent's Treo range spans Intel Celeron, Intel Core i3 to i7, Intel Core Ultra 5 and AMD Ryzen 5 processors, so buyers can match performance to their workload.
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Trade-off: The ARK-1220 is a compact DIN-rail system with dual HDMI supporting 4K output, the essential I/O on the front bezel, and a rated operating range of -30 to 70 °C with extended temperature peripherals. Thinvent's listed specifications do not state these environmental ratings, so buyers with strict temperature or DIN-rail mounting requirements should check the Thinvent details before purchase.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Advantech ARK-1220 if you need a DIN-rail-mounted fanless box PC with dual 4K HDMI output and a specified extended temperature range. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC or IPC3 Industrial PC if you need a 6-core Intel Core i3 processor with headroom for up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
