What Is Windows 11 and What Hardware Does It Need?
Windows 11 is the current desktop operating system from Microsoft. To install or upgrade to Windows 11, a device must meet these minimum hardware requirements: a 64-bit processor running at 1 GHz or faster with two or more cores, at least 4 GB of memory, and at least 64 GB of available storage. Microsoft also publishes a compatibility check and a list of supported processors, which buyers should review before deploying a system at scale.
Key Specifications to Compare
Processor, memory and storage determine how a Windows 11 system performs. The Thinvent range includes systems with 8 GB to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM and 128 GB to 1 TB of SSD storage. Processor choice drives core count and clock speed. The table below lists the Windows 11 systems in the Thinvent range.
| Product | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | RAM | Storage | Operating System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial PC IPC5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 IoT Value |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Industrial PC IPC5 | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Industrial PC IPC5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB | 32 GB | 1 TB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
Use Cases
Windows 11 systems suit office work, point-of-sale terminals, kiosks, machine control and digital signage. Systems with more cores and RAM, such as the Industrial PC IPC5 with the Intel Core i5-1240P and 32 GB of RAM, suit multitasking and data-heavy applications. Compact models such as the Aero Mini PC fit desks and small spaces. Dual Band WiFi is available on several models, while the Industrial PC IPC5 with Windows 11 IoT Value has no WiFi.
Thinvent Products with Windows 11
The Thinvent range includes Windows 11 systems in both industrial and compact form factors. The Industrial PC IPC5 runs Windows 11 IoT Value or Windows 11 Pro, the Aero Mini PC runs Windows 11 Pro, and the Treo Mini PC runs Windows 11 Pro with an AMD Ryzen 5 7430U processor. Buyers who need a non-Windows option can choose Ubuntu Linux on the Industrial PC IPC3, Industrial PC IPC5 and Treo Mini PC.
