Compact SBC arrives with up to 32 GB RAM and 16-core Intel Panther Lake CPU - Notebookcheck

The PICO-PTH4 SBC comes in a Pico-ITX form factor measuring just 100 x 72 mm (3.94 x 2.84 inches) and can be equipped with various Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips. Available options include the 8-core Core Ultra 5 325, 8-core Core Ultra 7 355, 12-core Core Ultra 5 338H, and the flagship 16-core Core Ultra X7 358H processor.

Performance specifications

The Core Ultra X7 represents the most powerful option, showing a 71% performance advantage over the entry-level Core Ultra 5 325 in multithreaded benchmarks. All chips include powerful NPUs, with the Core Ultra 5 models offering 47 TOPS, while the Ultra 7 and X7 chips provide 49 and 50 TOPS respectively. The integrated graphics are particularly noteworthy, with the Arc B390 iGPU in the X7 chip matching the performance of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU.

Connectivity and pricing

The SBC features dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, dual USB 2.0 internal headers, dual 2.5G Ethernet ports, HDMI 2.1, and dual RS-232/422/485 connections. Storage options include an M.2 2280 slot (PCIe 5.0 x4) and an M.2 2230 slot (PCIe 4.0 x1). The board operates in temperatures ranging from -20° to 70°C and has an MTBF rating of 1,300,259 hours.

Pricing starts at $1,288 for the Core Ultra 5 325 model with 16GB RAM, $1,456 for the Core Ultra 7 355 with 16GB RAM, and $3,065 for the top-tier Core Ultra X7 358H with 32GB RAM. The price for the Core Ultra 5 338H variant remains undisclosed. For budget-conscious users, alternative options like the ARM-powered Radxa Rock 4D are available for just $131.99.