Choosing a PC for Revit
Revit runs on Windows. Autodesk publishes system requirements for each Revit release, with a minimum, a balanced configuration and a performance configuration for large, complex models. Revit works best with a processor that has many cores, enough memory, and fast solid-state storage. Memory matters most for large building models, because Revit keeps the model open in RAM while you work.
Key Specifications
The Thinvent range that fits Revit workloads uses Intel Core processors with 10 to 12 cores, 16 GB to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM and 512 GB to 1 TB of SSD storage. Each system runs Windows 11 Pro or Windows 11 IoT Value. The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i7-1255U and 32 GB RAM and the Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P and 32 GB RAM provide the most memory in this range.
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | RAM | Storage | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial PC IPC5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 32 GB | 1 TB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Industrial PC IPC5 | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 32 GB | 1 TB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
Use Cases
Small offices and single users working on mid-size projects can use an Aero Mini PC or a Treo Mini PC with 16 GB RAM. Teams that work on larger models should choose a system with 32 GB RAM. Industrial PC IPC5 systems suit site and field work because they use a 12V adapter and a rugged chassis designed for demanding environments.
Thinvent Products for Revit
Thinvent has Windows-based systems for Revit in several sizes. Choose an Industrial PC IPC5 with 32 GB RAM for large models, an Aero Mini PC with 16 GB RAM for a compact desk setup, or a Treo Mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor for a balanced option. The Thinvent range does not include Apple Mac systems, because Revit runs on Windows only.
