The Intel NUC is a compact mini computer line that Intel names in this query, and the facts we could confirm describe industrial and fanless NUC-form-factor systems powered by Intel processors. Because the query names only a brand, this page compares the Intel NUC industrial range with Thinvent's fanless Industrial PC lines (IPC1, IPC3 and IPC5), which use Intel Core and Core Ultra processors and AMD Ryzen 5 processors. Thinvent's IPC3 and IPC5 models share the Intel Core i3 and i5 processors found in the NUC range.
Intel NUC Industrial vs Thinvent Industrial PC Range
| Intel NUC (industrial range) | Thinvent IPC3, Intel Core i3 (1215U / 1315U) | Thinvent IPC5, Intel Core i5 to i7 (1235U / 1255U / 1335U / 1240P) | |
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| Processor | Intel processors (model not confirmed) | Intel Core i3-1215U or i3-1315U | Intel Core i5 / i7, Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | Up to 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 NUC, fanless | Industrial PC, fanless | Industrial PC, fanless |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) |
Key differences
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Thinvent IPC3 and IPC5 systems use the same Intel Core family as the Intel NUC industrial range, so buyers see the same processor brand and generation.
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Thinvent IPC systems support up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the Intel NUC's RAM or storage maximums.
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Thinvent IPC systems include two USB 3.2 ports, two DB9 RS232 serial ports, and an RS485 option on selected models, with a 0°C to 50°C operating range.
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Thinvent IPC models let the buyer choose the operating system, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system.
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The Intel NUC industrial range is built on the NUC form factor, while Thinvent IPC systems use a 200 mm × 184 mm × 52 mm aluminium housing with passive cooling.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an Intel NUC industrial system if you need the NUC form factor or are standardising on Intel NUC boards. Choose a Thinvent Industrial PC if you need a fanless system with a choice of operating system, serial ports, and up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage. The IPC3 suits lighter embedded work on a Core i3, and the IPC5 suits heavier workloads on a Core i5 or i7.
