The Siemens SIMATIC IPC277G is an industrial PC with a backlit wide-screen TFT colour display and up to 16 GB of DDR4 SDRAM running at up to 3200 MT/s. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3, which offers Intel Core i3 processors with 6 cores and RAM up to 64 GB.
Simatic IPC277G vs Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3
| Specification | Siemens SIMATIC IPC277G | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 (Intel Core i3-1215U) | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 (Intel Core i3-1315U) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not stated | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| Max Frequency | Not stated | Up to 4.4 GHz | Up to 4.5 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB DDR4 (up to 3200 MT/s) | 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4 | 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Display | Backlit wide-screen TFT colour display (size varies by operating unit) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Form Factor | Not stated | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
Key differences
-
Thinvent IPC3 supports up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with up to 16 GB for the SIMATIC IPC277G.
-
Thinvent IPC3 offers 6-core Intel Core i3 processors with up to 4.5 GHz boost frequency.
-
Thinvent IPC3 storage ranges from 128 GB to 2 TB SSD.
-
The SIMATIC IPC277G is available with a backlit wide-screen TFT colour display in several sizes, while display details for the Thinvent IPC3 are not stated.
-
Wireless options on the Thinvent IPC3 include dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no Wi-Fi, depending on the configuration.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Simatic IPC277G if you need a Siemens-designed industrial PC with an integrated wide-screen operator display for Siemens automation environments. Choose the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 if you need higher memory capacity, a 6-core Intel Core i3 processor and a wide range of SSD storage options.
