Raspberry Pi is a series of small single-board computers, and the query names the brand rather than one model, so this page compares the Raspberry Pi range with Thinvent's closest small computers. The closest match in form and chip is the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC, which uses the same Amlogic S905X3 chip as the Raspberry Pi-class boards in this comparison. For higher performance in a similar small design, the Thinvent Aero Mini PC and Thinvent Industrial PC lines use Intel Core processors.
Raspberry Pi vs Thinvent Micro 6 Pro, Aero Mini PC and IPC3
| Raspberry Pi (range) | Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | Thinvent Aero Mini PC | Thinvent IPC3 Industrial PC | |
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| Processor | Custom system on a chip (range) | Amlogic S905X3, ARM Cortex A55 | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | 4 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | microSD slot | 32 GB eMMC | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Single-board computer | Mini PC | Mini PC | Industrial PC |
| Operating System | Raspberry Pi OS (default) | Thinux™ Embedded Linux | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, DOS | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, DOS |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC and IPC3 support up to 64 GB of RAM, against up to 16 GB for the Raspberry Pi range.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC and IPC3 run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux or Thinux™ Embedded Linux, and the buyer chooses the operating system.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro uses the same Amlogic S905X3 chip as Raspberry Pi-class boards and is fanless, with dual-band dual-antenna Wi-Fi.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro has a 1-port HDMI output and a microSD slot, with 32 GB of eMMC storage built in.
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The Thinvent IPC3 is fanless, with an operating temperature range of 0°C to 50°C, and adds two DB9 RS232 serial ports and an RS485 option.
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The Raspberry Pi range has a larger ecosystem of accessories, and its Pico microcontrollers and Compute Modules cover uses that the Thinvent range does not.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro for a compact, fanless, Linux-based mini computer with Wi-Fi and an HDMI output. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC or IPC3 when you need an Intel Core processor, up to 64 GB of RAM, and a choice of Windows or Linux.
