The Rockwell Versaview line is an Allen-Bradley industrial computer and HMI family from Rockwell Automation. The facts available for this comparison describe the Versaview range in general terms, so the table below compares the Versaview family with the Thinvent IPC5 and IPC3 industrial PCs, which are the closest Thinvent alternatives for Versaview-compatible industrial computing.
Versaview Rockwell vs Thinvent Industrial PCs
| Feature | Versaview (Rockwell) | Thinvent IPC5 (Intel Core i5-1240P) | Thinvent IPC5 (Intel Core i7-1255U) | Thinvent IPC3 (Intel Core i3-1215U) |
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| Processor | Not stated | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 10 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB 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 computer / panel PC | Industrial PC | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi option | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band, or no WiFi | No WiFi option |
Key differences
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Thinvent IPC5 and IPC3 configurations offer RAM up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB, giving headroom for data-heavy industrial applications.
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Thinvent IPC5 with Intel Core i7-1255U offers dual LAN and optional dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) connectivity.
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The Thinvent IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P provides 12 cores, the highest core count in the Thinvent range listed here.
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Thinvent IPC3 with Intel Core i3-1215U is positioned as the entry option in this range, with 6 cores.
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The Versaview range is part of the Allen-Bradley portfolio, which integrates with Rockwell Automation software and control systems. Thinvent units run DOS as supplied and are offered as standalone industrial PCs.
Which one should you choose?
Choose a Versaview if your system is built around Rockwell Automation control hardware and software. Choose a Thinvent IPC5 with Intel Core i7-1255U if you need dual LAN and wireless connectivity, or the IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P for the highest core count. The IPC3 with Intel Core i3-1215U suits lighter industrial computing tasks.
