Aaeon has recently announced a new single board computer known as the Pico-PTH4. The new SBC packs Intel's new Panther Lake processors into a small Pico-ITX form factor. This is significant as it provides a high performance option for edge computing and industrial automation use cases for system integrators without compromising on space. The Pico-PTH4 supports up to 32 GB of RAM and sports a 16-core processor in the highest configuration which opens the doors to a wide range of use cases demanding high performance in limited space.
Aaeon launches compact SBC with Intel Core Ultra Series 3
The Pico-PTH4 is based on Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs and features four different CPU choices depending on the required performance levels. The options include the 8-core Core Ultra 5 325 processor, the 8-core Core Ultra 7 355 processor, the 12-core Core Ultra 5 338H and finally the 16-core Core Ultra X7 358H processor. The range of CPUs provide ample computational prowess for complex data processing applications at the edge.
Specifications
- Form Factor: Pico-ITX (100 x 72 mm)
- CPU: Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (up to 16-core Core Ultra X7 358H)
- RAM: Up to 32 GB LPDDR5X
- Storage: M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4), M.2 2230 (PCIe 4.0 x1)
- Connectivity: Dual 2.5G Ethernet, Dual USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1
The Pico-PTH4 SBC comes in a compact form factor measuring just 100 x 72 mm, which enables it to fit into tight spaces. The high-end configuration supports up to 32 GB LPDDR5X RAM while the lower SKUs feature 16 GB of RAM. The board provides M.2 2280 slot for PCIe 5.0 x4 storage drives and M.2 2230 for PCIe 4.0 x1. The operational temperature range of the board is -20 to 70 degrees Celsius.
On the connectivity front, the SBC gets dual 2.5G Ethernet ports. There's also dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports as well as HDMI 2.1 for display output. The Pico-PTH4 offers dual RS-232/422/485 serial ports.
It also gets 4-bit GPIO for industrial control scenarios. The highest configuration based on the Core Ultra X7 358H sports an integrated Arc B390 GPU, which according to Aaeon delivers similar performance as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU.
The base variant based on the Core Ultra 5 325 CPU is priced at 1288 USD ($1,288 ~). The Core Ultra 7 355 variant is priced at 1456 USD ($1,456 ~). Finally, the highest configuration based on the Core Ultra X7 358H SKU is priced at 3065 USD ($3,065 ~). The pricing for the Core Ultra 5 338H variant is not known at this point in time.
The Aaeon Pico-PTH4 SBC is available for purchase globally via Aaeon's distribution partners. The release adds another Intel Panther Lake-based embedded system for industrial and commercial use cases to the mix.
Source: NotebookCheck
Pico-ITX with 16 cores is a tight squeeze. Thermal throttling will kill the X7 358H performance in industrial enclosures.