The Raspberry Pi Compute Module is a system-on-module with a 64-bit quad-core ARM processor, up to 8 GB of RAM, two display outputs and one Gigabit Ethernet port. It is designed for custom carrier boards. The closest Thinvent product is the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC, which also uses a 4-core ARM processor and is ready to use as a complete, fanless mini PC with its own housing and ports.
Raspberry Pi Compute Module vs Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC
| Feature | Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 | Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | BCM2711 (quad-core 64-bit ARM) | Amlogic S905X3, ARM Cortex A55 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 (up to 1.9 GHz) |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | Flash options on module | 32 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | System-on-module | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not included on module | Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
| Displays | 2 (up to 4K) | 1 HDMI |
| Ethernet | 1 Gigabit (Compute Module 4 port) | 100 Mbps |
| Cooling | Carrier board dependent | Fanless passive cooling |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro is a complete mini PC with housing, power adapter, ports and operating system, so it needs no carrier board design.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro uses fanless passive cooling in an aluminium housing, rated for 0°C to 40°C operation.
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The Raspberry Pi Compute Module has more RAM, up to 8 GB, against 4 GB on the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro.
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The Raspberry Pi Compute Module can drive two displays, against one HDMI output on the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro.
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The Raspberry Pi Compute Module has Gigabit Ethernet, against 100 Mbps on the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro has dual antenna Wi-Fi, dual band, and ships with Thinux™ Embedded Linux.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Raspberry Pi Compute Module if you are designing a custom carrier board and need more RAM, two displays or Gigabit Ethernet. Choose the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro if you need a ready-to-use fanless mini PC with its own housing, power supply and Linux operating system.
