The OnLogic Helix 511 is a fanless industrial PC built on Intel 12th Gen processors, with Core i7 as its top series and up to 64 GB of DDR5 memory. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which is also fanless, uses an Intel 12th Gen processor, and supports up to 64 GB of memory.
OnLogic Helix 511 vs Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC
| OnLogic Helix 511 | Thinvent IPC5, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent IPC5, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) | 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 DDR5 | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Industrial PC, fanless | Industrial PC, fanless passive cooling | Industrial PC, fanless passive cooling |
| 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) |
| Displays | Up to 4 | HDMI, VGA | HDMI 2.0, VGA |
| Operating Temperature | Ambient 0–50°C | 0°C to 50°C | 0°C to 50°C |
Thinvent IPC5 SKUs: IPC5-i7_12l-32_32-m2048-12_7-X-11P-0 and IPC5-cu5_14l-32_5-m2048-12_5-X-11P-0
Key differences
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The Thinvent IPC5 with Core i7-1255U is built on the same Intel 12th Gen processor family as the Helix 511, with 10 cores and up to 4.7 GHz.
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Thinvent IPC5 has 2 TB SSD storage and dual LAN with two Gigabit Ethernet ports.
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Thinvent IPC5 includes two DB9 RS232 serial ports and an RS485 option for industrial serial connectivity.
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Thinvent IPC5 is available with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band or without Wi-Fi.
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The Helix 511 supports up to 4 displays. The Thinvent IPC5 has HDMI and VGA outputs.
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The Helix 511 has a higher RAM maximum of 64 GB DDR5. The Thinvent IPC5 i7 SKU has 64 GB DDR4, and the Core Ultra 5 SKU has 32 GB DDR5.
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We could not confirm the Helix 511's storage capacity, operating system options or wireless specifications, so those comparisons are left out.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the OnLogic Helix 511 if your application needs its four-display support and its 64 GB DDR5 configuration. Choose the Thinvent IPC5 if you need an Intel 12th Gen fanless industrial PC with 2 TB storage, dual Ethernet, serial ports, and a choice of Windows, Linux or no operating system.
