The Beckhoff CX5620 is an embedded PC built on the AMD Ryzen™ R1102G processor, with a 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU and 4 GB of DDR4 RAM. For PLC automation, the Thinvent IPC5 line offers a closer match for buyers who need more cores and a larger memory ceiling, with Intel Core i7-1255U and Core Ultra 5 125U options and RAM up to 64 GB.
Beckhoff CX5620 vs Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PCs
| Beckhoff CX5620 | Thinvent IPC5, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent IPC5, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ R1102G | Intel® Core™ i7-1255U | Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | 2 cores | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | 4 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Embedded PC | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
Key differences
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Thinvent IPC5 models offer up to 10 to 12 cores against the CX5620's 2 cores, giving more headroom for demanding control tasks.
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RAM goes up to 64 GB on the Thinvent IPC5 with the Intel Core i7-1255U, compared with 4 GB on the CX5620.
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The IPC5 is available with dual LAN and optional Dual Band Wi-Fi, so you can choose connectivity to suit your network.
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The Beckhoff CX5620 is the more compact embedded option, and it is built on an AMD processor, which may suit buyers standardising on that platform.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Beckhoff CX5620 if you need a compact embedded controller built on AMD silicon with modest compute needs. Choose a Thinvent IPC5 if your application needs more cores, larger memory and flexible networking for multi-tasking automation workloads.