The Waveshare Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 is an ARM-based module with a quad-core Cortex-A76 processor, up to 4 GB RAM and up to 32 GB storage, with wireless connectivity. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC, which also uses an ARM quad-core processor, has 4 GB RAM and 32 GB storage, and has dual-antenna Wi-Fi. The Micro 6 Pro uses the Amlogic S905X3 chip and a Cortex-A55 processor, so the two products differ in processor core design.
Waveshare Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 vs Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC
| Waveshare Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 | Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Arm Cortex-A76 (BCM2712) | ARM Cortex A55, Amlogic S905X3 |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 4 cores, up to 1.9 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | Up to 32 GB eMMC | 32 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Compute module (system on module) | Mini PC, 102 × 90 × 21 mm |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
| Wireless | Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 BLE | Wi-Fi, dual antenna, dual band |
Key differences
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The Micro 6 Pro is a complete Mini PC with a housing, power input and HDMI output. We could not confirm the Compute Module 5's housing or ports.
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The Micro 6 Pro is fanless, using passive cooling, and has an aluminium housing rated for 0°C to 40°C operation.
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The Micro 6 Pro includes 1 HDMI port, 1 USB 3.0 port, 1 USB 2.0 port, a microSD slot and 100 Mbps Ethernet.
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The Compute Module 5 uses the Cortex-A76 core, the faster core of the two. The Micro 6 Pro uses the Cortex-A55.
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The Micro 6 Pro ships with Thinux™ Embedded Linux, which includes Chromium and Firefox browsers, RDP 10 remote display and SSH.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Waveshare Compute Module 5 if you are designing your own carrier board and need a compact module with the Cortex-A76 core. Choose the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro if you want a ready-to-use Mini PC with matching RAM and storage, a housing, and a choice of Linux-based operating system.
