What Is an Inbuilt CPU Monitor?
An inbuilt CPU monitor is a monitoring function that tracks processor activity on a computer. It reports CPU usage, memory use, disk activity and device performance. Monitoring software can read these values from the operating system and show them in real time. Administrators use the data to find the cause of slow performance or endpoint faults. Facts about the monitored values beyond these functions are not covered here.
Key Specifications and Monitoring Scope
A CPU monitor reads values from the processor and the system around it. The processor sets the data that can be read. The table below lists the processors used in the Thinvent range on this page.
| Processor | Brand | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB |
| Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB |
| Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB |
| Intel Core 5 120U | Intel | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB |
| Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | AMD | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB |
| ARM Cortex A53 | ARM | 4 | 2.0 GHz | None listed |
Core count and maximum frequency set the range of CPU load a monitor can report. Memory size sets the range of memory values. The Micro 5R thin client uses an ARM Cortex A53 processor with 2 GB onboard RAM.
Use Cases
Monitoring tools track CPU load, memory, disk and boot time on each device. IT teams use this data to spot overloaded machines and plan patch management and software deployment. Industrial sites use monitored devices to keep unattended equipment running.
Thinvent Products With Suitable Processors
The Thinvent range includes Industrial PC IPC5, Industrial PC IPC3, Aero Mini PC, Treo Mini PC and Micro 5R Thin Client. The IPC5 models use Intel Core i5-1240P and Core i7-1255U processors with 16 GB or 32 GB of DDR4 RAM. The Aero Mini PC uses Intel Core i3-1215U and Core 5 120U processors. The Treo Mini PC uses Intel Celeron N5095A and AMD Ryzen 5 7430U processors. The Micro 5R thin client uses an ARM Cortex A53 processor. The Thinvent range does not include a dedicated CPU monitor device; monitoring is performed by software running on these products.
