A small form factor computer is a compact PC built to fit tight spaces. Its compact size makes it suitable for kiosks, machine control, digital signage, point-of-sale and factory floors. The best choice depends on the processor, memory, storage and operating system the task requires.
Key Specifications to Compare
Thinvent builds 15-inch industrial panel PCs. Each unit combines a display with a computer in one housing. The range covers several processor families:
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Intel Celeron N5095A: 4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz, 4 MB cache. Suits basic control and display tasks.
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Intel Core i3-1215U: 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache. Suits general office and HMI work.
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Intel Core i5-1335U: 10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz, 12 MB cache. Suits multitasking and data handling.
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Intel Core i7-1255U: 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache. Suits demanding workloads.
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125U: 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz, 12 MB cache. Suits newer AI-capable workloads.
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AMD Ryzen 5 7530U: 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz, 16 MB cache. Suits users who prefer AMD platforms.
Memory ranges from 4 GB to 16 GB. Storage ranges from 128 GB to 512 GB SSD. Dual Band WiFi is optional on most models. Operating systems include Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
Comparison Table
| Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | Typical Use |
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| Intel Celeron N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | Basic control |
| Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | General use |
| Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | Multitasking |
| Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | Heavy workloads |
| Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | AI-capable tasks |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | 6 | 4.5 GHz | 16 MB | AMD platform users |
Use Cases
Small form factor PCs fit where space is limited or where the unit must run continuously. Typical uses include factory machine interfaces, retail kiosks, transport information displays and building control panels. Choose a higher core count for multitasking and a lower-power processor for simple, always-on tasks.
Thinvent Industrial Panel PCs
Thinvent has 15-inch industrial panel PCs with the processors listed above. Buyers can select the processor, memory, storage, WiFi option and operating system that match their application. Thinvent sells these panel PCs worldwide.
