A 12th generation computer is a system built on Intel Core processors from the 12th generation, code-named Alder Lake. These processors use a hybrid design with performance cores and efficiency cores. Thinvent has 12th generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 systems in industrial PC, mini PC and Aero Mini PC form factors.
Key Specifications
The Thinvent range uses three 12th generation Intel Core processors:
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Intel Core i3-1215U: 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache
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Intel Core i5-1240P: 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache
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Intel Core i7-1255U: 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache
Memory options range from 8 GB to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. Storage options range from 256 GB to 1 TB SSD. All models use a 12V 7A adapter.
Comparison of 12th Gen Processors in the Range
| Processor | Series | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | Memory Options |
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| Intel Core i3-1215U | i3 | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB |
| Intel Core i5-1240P | i5 | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB, 32 GB |
| Intel Core i7-1255U | i7 | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB |
Use Cases and Applications
The i3 models suit light industrial control, data logging and kiosk tasks. The i5-1240P suits multitasking, machine vision preprocessing and edge analytics, because its 12 cores handle parallel workloads. The i7-1255U suits demanding control, data processing and multi-application environments with up to 64 GB of memory.
Thinvent has these systems with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, or without an operating system. Dual LAN and dual band WiFi options are available on selected models.
Thinvent Products Featuring 12th Generation Intel Core
Thinvent has the following 12th generation systems:
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Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5: Intel Core i5-1240P or i7-1255U, with up to 64 GB RAM and up to 1 TB SSD. Available with dual LAN.
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Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3: Intel Core i3-1215U, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD, running Ubuntu Linux.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PC: Intel Core i3-1215U or i7-1255U, with up to 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD.
