What Is an Intel Stick PC?
An Intel stick PC is a very small computer built around an Intel processor. It is about the size of a USB stick or a small box, and it connects to a monitor through HDMI or DisplayPort. Stick PCs and mini PCs are used for digital signage, kiosks, office work, thin client desktops, and light industrial control. Because they are small and draw little power, they fit where a full tower PC does not.
Key Specifications
Thinvent's range of Intel-based compact systems covers several processor families, from low-power Celeron to 12th, 13th and 14th generation Core processors. The main specifications are:
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Processors: Intel Celeron N5095A (4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz), Core i3-1215U (6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz), Core i5-1240P (12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz), Core i5-1335U (10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz), Core i7-1255U (10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz) and Core 5 120U (10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz).
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Memory: 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4 RAM.
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Storage: 128 GB to 1 TB SSD.
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Power: 12V DC adapters rated at 5A or 7A.
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Networking: Models are available with dual band WiFi or without WiFi. Industrial IPC5 models include dual LAN ports.
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Operating systems: Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, and Ubuntu Linux.
Comparison of Processor Options
| Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | Typical Use |
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| Intel Celeron N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | Basic kiosks, thin client tasks |
| Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | Office work, general computing |
| Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | Business and multitasking |
| Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB | Industrial and multitasking |
| Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | Heavier workloads, data handling |
| Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | Newest generation performance |
Choose a Celeron model for simple, low-cost tasks. Choose a Core i5 or i7 for more applications running at once. Choose 32 GB or 64 GB of RAM for data-heavy industrial work.
Use Cases
Thinvent Intel-based systems are used in:
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Industrial automation and machine control (IPC5 and IPC3 models)
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Digital signage and kiosks
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Thin client and virtual desktop access
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Office and point-of-sale computing
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Edge computing where space and power are limited
Thinvent Products With Intel Processors
Thinvent has Intel-based systems in three product lines. The Industrial PC IPC5 and IPC3 series suit factory and automation work, with Core i3, i5 and i7 options and dual LAN on IPC5. The Aero Mini PC series suits office and general computing, with Core i3, i5 and Core 5 processors. The Treo Mini PC uses the Intel Celeron N5095A for low-cost, light-duty tasks. All Thinvent systems are available with Windows 11 or Ubuntu Linux.
