What Is the HP Z240?
The HP Z240 is a workstation sold by HP in tower and small form factor versions. It is an HP product, not a Thinvent product. The Z240 page on HP's support site lists its specifications, accessories and compatibility information. Its processor options include Intel Xeon E3, Intel Core i3 and Intel Pentium, along with Intel Core i5 and i7. The HP QuickSpecs note that Xeon E3, Core i3 and Pentium processors support either ECC or non-ECC memory, while Core i5 and i7 processors support non-ECC memory only.
Key Points for Buyers
Processor numbers identify features within one processor family. They do not compare processors across different families. A Z240 with an Intel Core i7-7700K, for example, uses a different processor family from the Core i5-1240P or the N100 listed on this page.
Thinvent Processors on This Page
The Thinvent range on this page uses Intel and ARM processors. The table below lists the Intel processors in the range.
| Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | Example Thinvent Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB | Industrial PC IPC5 |
| Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | Industrial PC IPC3, Aero Mini PC |
| Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | Aero Mini PC |
| Intel N100 | 4 | 3.4 GHz | 6 MB | Treo Mini PC, Industrial PC IPC1 |
| Intel N95 | 4 | 3.4 GHz | 6 MB | Treo Mini PC |
The Thinvent range does not include Intel Xeon or Intel Core i7 processors, the families that the HP Z240 uses in its higher configurations. For those processors, the Thinvent range does not offer an equivalent.
Use Cases
Thinvent's Intel-based systems suit compact deployments such as kiosks, digital signage, point of sale and light office or edge computing. The Industrial PC IPC5 with a Core i5-1240P and 16GB RAM suits heavier workloads. The Treo and IPC1 with the N100 suit low-power, fanless-style deployments that need Linux.
Thinvent Products Featuring These Processors
The Thinvent range includes the Industrial PC IPC5, Industrial PC IPC3, Industrial PC IPC1, Aero Mini PC and Treo Mini PC, along with the Micro 5 and Micro 6 Pro for ARM-based deployments. Each product is listed above with its processor, memory and storage.
