The Contec VPC-3000 is a desktop-style industrial computer for factory automation (FA) applications. It is offered with an Intel Core i7 4770S, Core i5 4570S or Celeron G1820 processor, an Intel Q87 chipset and up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a newer 12th-generation processor, with up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory.
Contec VPC-3000 vs Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC
| Contec VPC-3000 (Core i7) | Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC (Core i7-1255U) | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7 4770S (3.10 GHz) | Intel Core i7-1255U, up to 4.7 GHz |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB DDR3 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD (M.2) |
| Form Factor | Industrial PC (desktop / middle tower) | Industrial PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling |
| Operating Temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 50°C |
Key differences
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Higher memory maximum: The Thinvent IPC5 supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, against 16 GB of DDR3 on the VPC-3000.
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Newer processor generation: The Thinvent IPC5 uses a 12th-generation Intel Core i7-1255U with 10 cores and up to 4.7 GHz. The VPC-3000 uses a 4th-generation Core i7 4770S.
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Fanless design: The Thinvent IPC5 uses fanless passive cooling, rated for 0°C to 50°C and 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing.
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Storage: The Thinvent IPC5 has up to 2 TB SSD. We could not confirm the storage options of the VPC-3000.
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Connectivity: The Thinvent IPC5 has dual Gigabit LAN, two DB9 RS232 serial ports, an optional RS485 port, USB 3.2 and HDMI/VGA outputs.
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Trade-off: The VPC-3000 is a desktop-style chassis with two PCI/PCIe slots (one PCIe x16, one PCIe x4, plus two PCI). The Thinvent IPC5 has a compact, fanless aluminium housing (197 × 210 × 65 mm) with no expansion slots listed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Contec VPC-3000 if you need the Contec platform and its PCI and PCIe expansion slots for existing FA cards. Choose the Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC if you need more memory, a newer Intel Core i7 processor, fanless cooling and a compact housing for factory or edge deployments.
