The OnLogic Karbon 804 is a rugged, high-performance industrial computer built on 12th Gen Intel Core processing, with dual ModBay expansion, PCIe Gen 4 expansion and optional 6-disk RAID storage. For buyers looking for a comparable industrial computer with a higher memory ceiling and a choice of 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core processors, the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 is the closest alternative.
Onlogic Karbon 804 vs Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5
| Feature | OnLogic Karbon 804 | Thinvent IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent IPC5 with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
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| Processor | Intel 12th Gen Core (Alder Lake-S), up to i9 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 16 cores (processor dependent) | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 3200 ECC or non-ECC | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR5 (32 GB configuration listed) |
| Storage | 2x 2.5" SATA (optional hot-swap), M.2 slots, optional 6-disk RAID | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | 240 x 143 x 267 mm, wall or DIN rail mount | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
Key differences
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Thinvent IPC5 offers RAM up to 64 GB across its 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core configurations, matching the Karbon 804's stated maximum.
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The Thinvent IPC5 with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U uses DDR5 memory, while the Karbon 804 uses DDR4 3200.
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The Karbon 804 offers PCIe Gen 4 expansion, dual ModBay slots, up to 14x LAN with PoE+, and rugged testing to MIL-STD-810 shock and vibration standards, with an operating range of -40 to 70°C and 12 to 48 V DC input.
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Thinvent IPC5 units are offered with dual-band Wi-Fi or without Wi-Fi, and with DOS pre-installed.
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The Karbon 804 is stronger on ruggedness, I/O breadth and expansion, while the Thinvent IPC5 is the alternative to consider where a 12-core Intel Core processor and up to 2 TB SSD storage are the priority.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the OnLogic Karbon 804 if you need extensive I/O, PoE-enabled LAN, dual ModBay expansion and certified rugged performance for demanding edge deployments. Choose the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 if you want a 12-core Intel Core industrial PC with up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD, with a choice of processor generation and Wi-Fi option.
