Schneider Electric is the brand named in this query, and the facts supplied for this page describe compact industrial and embedded computers from other manufacturers rather than a specific Schneider Electric model. Because the searched product's specifications are not provided, this page compares the Thinvent industrial PC range with the compact fanless and box-PC class that buyers typically consider for embedded automation work. Thinvent's IPC5 and IPC3 lines are the closest alternatives, offering Intel Core processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a compact industrial chassis.
Thinvent IPC5 and IPC3 Industrial PCs at a Glance
| Feature | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 (Core i5-1240P) | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 (Core i7-1255U) | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 (Core i3-1215U) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | 12 cores | 10 cores | 6 cores |
| Max Frequency | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB | 10 MB |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Industrial PC | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
| Wireless | No WiFi | Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 or No WiFi | No WiFi |
Key differences
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Thinvent IPC5 and IPC3 both support up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, giving room for demanding embedded and edge workloads.
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Storage scales from 128 GB up to 2 TB SSD across the range, so buyers can match capacity to their data logging needs.
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The Core i5-1240P variant offers the highest core count in this comparison at 12 cores, while the Core i7-1255U variant reaches the highest clock speed at 4.7 GHz.
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The Core i3-1215U variant in the IPC3 line is the simplest option, with 6 cores and 10 MB cache, suited to lighter control and monitoring tasks.
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The IPC5 Core i7-1255U is available with Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 or without wireless, while the other models are supplied without WiFi.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P for multi-threaded embedded workloads that benefit from 12 cores. Choose the IPC5 with Intel Core i7-1255U if you need the highest clock speed and optional dual-band Wi-Fi. Choose the IPC3 with Intel Core i3-1215U for compact automation tasks where a 6-core processor and up to 64 GB RAM are sufficient.
