The Schneider Electric IPC 610MB is an industrial PC chassis that is sold with several motherboard and configuration options. Its Intel Core i5-class configuration supports up to 16 GB of DDR3 RAM. The Thinvent IPC5 is a fanless industrial PC with 12th-generation Intel Core i5 processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. It is a strong alternative for buyers who need more memory and storage in a compact, passively cooled unit.
Schneider IPC 610MB vs Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC
| Schneider IPC 610MB (Intel i5 class) | Thinvent IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent IPC5 with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 class | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB DDR3 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | 4U rackmount chassis | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent IPC5 supports up to 64 GB of RAM with the Intel Core i5-1240P, which is four times the 16 GB maximum of the Schneider IPC 610MB.
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The Thinvent IPC5 uses fanless passive cooling, with an aluminium housing rated for 0°C to 50°C operation.
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The Thinvent IPC5 has two Ethernet ports, two DB9 RS232 serial ports, and an optional RS485 port.
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The Schneider IPC 610MB is a 4U rackmount chassis with up to 15 expansion slots, which suits buyers who need many add-on cards in a rack. The Thinvent IPC5 is a compact desktop-style unit and does not offer rack-mount expansion slots.
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The Thinvent IPC5 uses DDR4 or DDR5 memory, while the Schneider IPC 610MB uses DDR3.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Schneider IPC 610MB if your system needs a 4U rackmount chassis with many expansion slots. Choose the Thinvent IPC5 if you need a compact, fanless industrial PC with higher RAM and SSD capacity, and a choice of Windows, Linux or no operating system.
