Allen-Bradley is the industrial computer brand from Rockwell Automation, and its range includes non-display computers, integrated display computers and hazardous-location models such as the ASEM 6300 series. The Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC is a closest-match alternative for buyers who need an industrial PC for automation and control environments, offering Intel Core processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Allen Bradley Industrial PC vs Thinvent IPC5 and IPC1 Industrial PCs
| Feature | Allen-Bradley Industrial PC range | Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC | Thinvent IPC1 Industrial PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not stated | Intel Core i5-1240P to Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 to 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Non-display, integrated display and hazardous-location models | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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Thinvent IPC5 offers up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with a choice of Intel Core i5 and Core Ultra 5 processors.
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Thinvent IPC1 pairs an AMD Ryzen 5 7530U processor (6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz) with up to 64 GB of RAM.
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Thinvent IPC5 models offer Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band as an option as well as a no-WiFi configuration.
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The Allen-Bradley range covers hazardous-location certifications and integrated display models, which are not part of the Thinvent IPC5 or IPC1 lines described here.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Allen-Bradley range if you need a Rockwell Automation platform with hazardous-location certification or an integrated display for a specific automation system. Choose the Thinvent IPC5 or IPC1 if you want an industrial PC with multi-core Intel or AMD processing, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
