Advantech's embedded PC range covers fanless embedded computers, embedded automation box PCs for edge computing, and compact embedded PCs built on Mini-ITX and 3.5" single board computer designs. The facts provided do not give processor, RAM or storage specifications for a specific Advantech model, so the comparison below focuses on the Thinvent products that best fit the same industrial embedded use cases: the Thinvent IPC1 for compact, cost-conscious deployments with a range of processors, and the Thinvent IPC3 and IPC5 for more demanding edge computing.
Advantech Embedded PCs vs Thinvent Industrial PC Lines
| Feature | Advantech Embedded PCs | Thinvent IPC1 (AMD Ryzen 5 7530U) | Thinvent IPC3 (Intel Core i3-1315U) | Thinvent IPC5 (Intel Core i5-1335U) |
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| Processor | Not stated | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 6 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Embedded box PC, fanless and compact embedded PC designs | Industrial PC | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | Optional dual band Wi-Fi | Optional dual band Wi-Fi | Optional dual band Wi-Fi |
Key differences
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Thinvent IPC1, IPC3 and IPC5 each offer RAM up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB, giving room for data logging and edge processing workloads.
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Thinvent industrial PCs are offered with a choice of Intel and AMD processors, from the Intel Celeron N5095A in the IPC1 line up to the Intel Core i5-1335U in the IPC5 line.
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The Thinvent IPC5 line adds the most processing headroom, with 10 cores in the Intel Core i5-1335U configuration.
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Advantech's range is described as fanless and compact, which suits space-limited and remote monitoring deployments. Thinvent's industrial PCs are shown here with their RAM, storage and processor options.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an Advantech embedded PC if your project is built around one of its specific fanless, compact or box PC designs and you need that exact mechanical and I/O layout. Choose a Thinvent industrial PC if you want a configurable processor, memory and storage range for edge computing, with options from the IPC1 for lighter workloads up to the IPC5 for higher processing needs.
