The Moxa V3400 Series is an x86 embedded industrial computer built around an Intel Core i7 or i3 processor, with up to 64 GB RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also has up to 64 GB RAM in a fanless industrial housing.
Moxa V3400 Series vs Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC
| Moxa V3400 Series | Thinvent IPC5 (Intel Core i7-1255U) | Thinvent IPC5 (Intel Core Ultra 5 125U) | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7/i3 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz, 12 MB cache |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | One M.2 2280 M key slot, two hot-swappable HDD/SSD bays | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Embedded computer | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Operating Temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 50°C | 0°C to 50°C |
| Certifications | EN 50155 and EN 50121-4 (railway) | RoHS, ISO | RoHS, ISO |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 2 x 1000 Mbps | 2 x 1000 Mbps |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi, or dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | No WiFi, or dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Key differences
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Thinvent IPC5 has up to 64 GB RAM with the Intel Core i7-1255U, matching the Moxa V3400 Series maximum.
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The Thinvent IPC5 has a fully fanless passive cooling design, a 0°C to 50°C operating range, and a 2 TB SSD in the configuration shown.
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Each Thinvent IPC5 includes two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, two DB9 RS232 serial ports, and an RS485 option.
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The Thinvent IPC5 lets you choose from Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system.
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The Moxa V3400 Series is certified to EN 50155 and EN 50121-4 for railway environments. We could not confirm the Moxa V3400 Series' operating temperature range or operating system, so we have not compared those points.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Moxa V3400 Series if your project requires EN 50155 railway certification and an embedded computer with M.2 and hot-swappable drive bays. Choose the Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC if you need a fanless industrial PC with up to 64 GB RAM, a 2 TB SSD, serial ports, and a choice of operating system.
