Schneider Electric's industrial PCs are part of the automation portfolio that the query refers to, but the facts provided for this comparison do not describe a specific Schneider Electric model, its processor, RAM, storage or form factor. The comparison below therefore focuses on the Thinvent Industrial PCs that best match the consistent, reliable performance buyers look for in automation environments: the IPC5 and IPC3 lines, both built on Intel Core processors.
Schneider Electric Industrial PCs vs Thinvent Industrial PCs
| Schneider Electric Industrial PCs | Thinvent IPC5 (Intel Core i5-1240P) | Thinvent IPC5 (Intel Core i7-1255U) | Thinvent IPC3 (Intel Core i3-1215U) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not stated | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 10 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Not stated | Industrial PC | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi | No WiFi |
Key differences
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Thinvent IPC5 and IPC3 models offer RAM options from 4 GB up to 64 GB and SSD storage from 128 GB up to 2 TB, giving buyers room to scale for demanding automation workloads.
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The IPC5 Intel Core i5-1240P model provides 12 cores and a maximum frequency of 4.4 GHz with 12 MB cache.
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The IPC5 Intel Core i7-1255U model is available with Dual LAN and dual band Wi-Fi, and reaches up to 4.7 GHz with 12 MB cache.
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The IPC3 Intel Core i3-1215U model is the entry point of the range, with 6 cores and up to 4.4 GHz with 10 MB cache.
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Schneider Electric's specifications for its own industrial PCs are not included in the facts available for this comparison, so no direct performance claim is made against them.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P if you need the highest core count in the range for multitasking automation software. Choose the IPC5 with Intel Core i7-1255U if you need Dual LAN or dual band Wi-Fi connectivity. The IPC3 with Intel Core i3-1215U suits applications where a compact, cost-conscious Intel platform with 64 GB RAM expansion meets the requirement.
