Siemens Company vs Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5

Siemens is a global industrial technology company, and its name in this query refers to its SIMATIC automation range. The facts provided describe the S7-400 Automation System CPU specifications, which cover the load memory and program handling of an industrial controller. Thinvent does not manufacture Siemens automation controllers. The closest Thinvent alternative for fanless, enterprise-grade industrial computing is the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5, with Intel processors from the Core i5 to Core Ultra 5 class and up to 64 GB of RAM.

Siemens S7-400 vs Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5

Key differences

• The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 offers up to 64 GB of RAM, giving it a larger memory range for running demanding workloads.

• Thinvent IPC5 models are offered with a choice of 128 GB to 2 TB SSD storage, so buyers can match capacity to their data needs.

• Thinvent IPC5 models are offered with optional dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no wireless, so connectivity can be selected at purchase.

• The Siemens S7-400 is a PLC-style automation controller with its own program memory design, whereas the Thinvent IPC5 is a general industrial PC that runs a full operating system.

Which one should you choose?

Choose a Siemens S7-400 if you need a dedicated automation controller that runs your existing SIMATIC program. Choose the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 if you need a compact industrial computer for enterprise deployments, data handling, HMI or supervisory tasks, with a choice of Intel processors and up to 64 GB of RAM.

Buy the Thinvent alternative

• Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U

• Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5, Intel Core i5-1240P