The Beckhoff CX5620 is an embedded PC with an AMD Ryzen R1102G processor (dual-core, 1.2 GHz), 4 GB DDR4 RAM and two Ethernet ports. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent IPC1 Industrial PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, a six-core fanless industrial PC that supports up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD storage.
Beckhoff CX5620 vs Thinvent IPC1 Industrial PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U
| Beckhoff CX5620 | Thinvent IPC1, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen R1102G, 1.2 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, up to 4.3 GHz |
| Cores/Threads | 2 cores | 6 cores, 16 MB cache |
| RAM | 4 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD (M.2) |
| Form Factor | Embedded PC (DIN rail) | Industrial PC, fanless |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Ethernet | 2 x 1.0 Gbit | 1 x 1000 Mbps |
| Display | 1 x DVI-D | 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA |
| USB | 4 x USB 3.0 | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB 2.0, 4 x front USB 2.0 |
Key differences
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Higher processing capacity: The Thinvent IPC1 has six cores and up to 4.3 GHz, compared with the two-core 1.2 GHz Ryzen R1102G in the CX5620.
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Higher memory and storage maximums: The Thinvent IPC1 supports up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD. We could not confirm the CX5620's storage capacity.
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More display outputs: The Thinvent IPC1 has HDMI and VGA outputs. The CX5620 has one DVI-D output.
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Fanless operation: The Thinvent IPC1 uses passive cooling with an aluminium housing, rated for 0°C to 40°C.
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Trade-off: The CX5620 has two Ethernet ports, while the Thinvent IPC1 has one 1000 Mbps Ethernet port.
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Trade-off: The CX5620 is a DIN-rail embedded PC. The Thinvent IPC1 is a standalone industrial PC with a VESA mount.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Beckhoff CX5620 if you need a compact DIN-rail embedded PC with two Ethernet ports in a Beckhoff automation setup. Choose the Thinvent IPC1 with Ryzen 5 7430U if you need more processing power, up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB storage, a choice of operating systems, and a fanless design.