Siemens Industrial Edge is an edge computing platform for factory operations. It includes Industrial Edge devices such as SIMATIC controllers, HMIs and IPCs, including the SIMATIC IPC227G Industrial Edge Device, which we could not match to a confirmed set of specifications in our data. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent IPC3 Industrial PC, a fanless industrial PC with an Intel Core i3 processor, a 12 V DC power input and a choice of operating systems.
Siemens Industrial Edge Devices vs Thinvent IPC3 and IPC5 Industrial PCs
| Siemens SIMATIC IPC227G Industrial Edge Device | Thinvent IPC3, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent IPC5, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Industrial PC | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless |
| Operating temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 50°C | Not confirmed |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Available in Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) option | Available in Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) option |
Key differences
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The Thinvent IPC3 and IPC5 support up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage, with the same range of operating systems.
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The Thinvent IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, the highest core count in the Thinvent industrial PC range compared here.
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The Thinvent IPC3 is fanless, with an aluminium housing, 2 DB9 RS232 serial ports and an optional RS485 port.
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The Thinvent IPC3 has an operating temperature range of 0°C to 50°C and a 12 V DC power input.
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We could not confirm the SIMATIC IPC227G's processor, memory, storage, operating system or operating temperature, so a line-by-line comparison on those points is not possible here.
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Siemens Industrial Edge is a platform that combines hardware, software and connectivity from Siemens and its ecosystem partners. Thinvent products are hardware, and buyers can select the operating system they need.
Which one should you choose?
Choose a Siemens Industrial Edge device if you need the Siemens Industrial Edge platform and its ecosystem integration. Choose a Thinvent IPC3 or IPC5 if you need a fanless industrial PC with a stated processor, up to 64 GB RAM, up to 2 TB SSD and a choice of operating system.
