Rockwell Automation sells Allen-Bradley industrial computers and monitors, and its authorized distributor network can help with local sales and support. The facts available for this page do not include a single Rockwell model's processor, memory or storage specifications, so this comparison focuses on the closest Thinvent alternatives for industrial automation work. Thinvent's IPC1, IPC3 and IPC5 industrial PCs, and its Treo mini PC line, offer Intel and AMD processors with RAM up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB.
Rockwell Automation Industrial Computers vs Thinvent Industrial PCs
| Feature | Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) | Thinvent IPC1 (AMD Ryzen 5 7530U) | Thinvent IPC5 (Intel Core i5-1240P) | Thinvent IPC3 (Intel Core i3-1315U) |
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| Processor | Not stated | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Industrial PC | Industrial PC | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | Optional dual band Wi-Fi 5 | Optional dual band Wi-Fi 5 | Optional dual band Wi-Fi 5 |
Key differences
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Thinvent IPC1, IPC3 and IPC5 each support RAM up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB, with the buyer choosing the configuration.
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The Thinvent IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P offers 12 cores, the highest core count in this comparison.
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Thinvent offers Intel and AMD processor options, and Wi-Fi 5 dual band is available on selected configurations.
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Rockwell Automation's strength is its Allen-Bradley ecosystem, authorized distributor network and local support, which is available through its locator tool.
Which one should you choose?
If you need local sales, service and integration within the Rockwell Automation ecosystem, the Allen-Bradley authorized distributor network is the right starting point. If you need an industrial PC with configurable RAM up to 64 GB, SSD storage up to 2 TB and a choice of Intel or AMD processors, a Thinvent IPC model is a strong alternative.
