The Fujitsu A64FX is a 64-bit ARM-architecture microprocessor designed by Fujitsu for supercomputer applications. It is the processor used in the Fugaku supercomputer. The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 is an Intel-based industrial computer with Core i3 processors, a practical alternative for buyers who need a compact, Intel-powered computer for industrial and embedded use rather than a supercomputing chip.
Fujitsu A64FX vs Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 and Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Fujitsu A64FX | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 (Intel Core i3-1215U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core Ultra 5 125U) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Fujitsu A64FX (64-bit ARM) | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 12 cores |
| Max Frequency | Not stated | Up to 4.4 GHz | Up to 4.3 GHz |
| Cache | Not stated | 10 MB | 12 MB |
| RAM | Not stated | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Not stated | Industrial PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi options | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi options |
Key differences
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The Thinvent IPC3 supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, a larger memory option than the Treo Mini PC's 32 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC offers 12 cores on the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, compared with 6 cores on the IPC3's Core i3-1215U.
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Both Thinvent products provide up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and both are available with or without dual band Wi-Fi.
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The Fujitsu A64FX is an ARM processor built for supercomputing workloads, while the Thinvent products use Intel x86 processors suited to general industrial and business computing.
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The Fujitsu A64FX's full specifications are not covered in the source material for this comparison, so its values are shown as Not stated.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Fujitsu A64FX if your workload is high-performance computing of the kind run on supercomputers such as Fugaku. Choose a Thinvent product if you need an Intel-based industrial or mini PC with configurable RAM, SSD storage and optional wireless. The IPC3 suits buyers who need the larger RAM ceiling, while the Treo Mini PC suits buyers who need more cores in a compact form.
