CPUs With HDMI Output: What Buyers Need to Know
A CPU does not provide HDMI output by itself. HDMI is a display connector on the system board of a PC, and the processor's integrated graphics send the video signal to that connector. Every Thinvent system in this range includes HDMI output, so a buyer who needs an HDMI display connection can choose from the models below.
The Thinvent range uses Intel Core processors from the 11th, 12th and 14th generations, along with an Intel Celeron N5095A and an AMD Ryzen 5 7430U. The Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, a maximum frequency of 4.4 GHz and 12 MB of cache. The Intel Core i7-1255U has 10 cores, a maximum frequency of 4.7 GHz and 12 MB of cache. The Intel Core 5 120U has 10 cores, a maximum frequency of 5.0 GHz and 12 MB of cache. The Intel Core i3-1215U has 6 cores, a maximum frequency of 4.4 GHz and 10 MB of cache.
The table below compares the processors in this range.
| Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | Generation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB | 12th |
| Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 12th |
| Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | 14th |
| Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 12th |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 7000 Series |
| Intel Celeron N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | 11th |
Configurations range from 4 GB to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and from 128 GB to 1 TB of SSD storage. Operating systems include Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value and Ubuntu Linux. Some models include Dual Band WiFi, and others have no WiFi. Industrial PC IPC5 models include Dual LAN.
Common uses include digital signage, kiosks, point-of-sale terminals, machine control panels, office desktops and display walls. Systems with more cores and higher frequencies suit multitasking and heavier workloads. The Intel Celeron N5095A suits basic display and light office tasks.
Thinvent Products With HDMI Output and Intel or AMD Processors
Thinvent has Industrial PC IPC3, Industrial PC IPC5, Aero Mini PC and Treo Mini PC models with HDMI output, each with the processors described above. Buyers can select the processor, memory, storage, operating system and WiFi option that match their application.