The Contec SPF14MQ671 is a rackmount industrial computer built around an Intel Core i7 processor from the Sandy Bridge generation. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a fanless industrial PC with up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD.
Contec SPF14MQ671 vs Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC
| Feature | Contec SPF14MQ671 | Thinvent IPC5 (Core i7-1255U) | Thinvent IPC5 (Core Ultra 5 125U) |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7 (Sandy Bridge) | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Rackmount Industrial PC | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) |
| Operating temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 50°C | 0°C to 50°C |
Key differences
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The Thinvent IPC5 is fanless with passive cooling. We could not confirm the cooling design of the Contec SPF14MQ671.
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The Thinvent IPC5 supports up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD. We could not confirm the memory and storage limits of the SPF14MQ671.
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The Thinvent IPC5 has two Intel Core processor options (Core i7-1255U and Core Ultra 5 125U), each with a choice of operating systems and wireless configurations.
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The Thinvent IPC5 has dual Ethernet ports, two DB9 RS232 serial ports, and an optional RS485 port.
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The SPF14MQ671 is a rackmount chassis with a PCIe x16 slot and six PCI slots. The Thinvent IPC5 is a compact box-style industrial PC and does not have PCI or PCIe expansion slots. Its expansion is through its M.2 SSD slot and its I/O ports.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Contec SPF14MQ671 if you need a rackmount chassis with PCI and PCIe expansion slots. Choose the Thinvent IPC5 if you need a compact, fanless industrial PC with a modern Intel Core processor, up to 64 GB RAM, and a choice of operating systems.
