Start with a matched configuration
The default example selects the same i5-13500TE, 16 GB memory, 480 GB 2.5-inch SATA storage, and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 2024 LTSC, with no expansion kit selected.
Advantech ARK-3533-1 comparison
RSI iPC400 vs Advantech ARK-3533-1
Compare configured prices and practical differences in CPU, memory, storage, expansion, I/O, power, and operating-system options. The example selects the same i5-13500TE, 16 GB memory, 480 GB SATA SSD, and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 2024 LTSC on each system.
iPC400 starting configuration
Product details
Design details at a glance
Review serviceability, installation, and maintenance details for the products in this comparison.
Check the expansion interface
The iPC402 option adds two PCIe Gen5 slots. The ARK optional kit adds two legacy PCI slots, so confirm the card interface your system needs.
Compare the I/O and power needs
The ARK lists four Ethernet ports and eight COM ports, plus 9–36 VDC input. The RSI iPC400 series emphasizes front-facing I/O and ten USB ports.
Transparent comparison
Choose the configuration you actually need
Compare the selected configurations against the closest publicly available ARK-3533-1 match, using stated assumptions for transparency.
Primary product
RSI iPC400 / iPC402
Closest public match
Advantech ARK-3533-1
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U.S. prices in USD, checked October 14, 2026, for the configurations shown. Taxes, shipping, duties, and optional warranty extensions are excluded. Configurations are approximate matches; key differences appear below. Other component choices may cost less. Prices and availability can change.
Selected dropdown comparison
Your selections, compared side by side
Each row reflects the dropdown choices above and shows the primary product configuration next to the closest ARK-3533-1 equivalent.
CPU
Primary product
ARK-3533-1
CPU benchmark
Memory
Primary product
ARK-3533-1
Storage
Primary product
ARK-3533-1
PCI Expansion
Primary product
ARK-3533-1
Operating System
Primary product
ARK-3533-1
PassMark CPU Mark is a multithreaded processor benchmark; higher scores indicate more throughput in PassMark's test suite. Real-world performance varies by system and workload. Source: PassMark CPU Benchmarks, scores checked October 9, 2026.
Differentiators
Product differentiators
Review warranty coverage, CPU options, expansion, and product features.
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
RSI includes 3-year coverage. Compare the cost of 3-year coverage from the other manufacturer.
- RSI iPC400/402
- 3-year limited warranty; memory and storage excluded
- Advantech ARK-3533-1
- 2-year system warranty; paid 3-year extension varies by configuration
CPU comparison
CPU generations and options
Compare the CPU generations and options available for each system.
- RSI iPC400/402
- 12th-, 13th-, and 14th-Gen Intel Core CPU options.
- Advantech ARK-3533-1
- Celeron G6900E and 12th/13th-Gen Intel Core i3, i5, i7, and i9 options.
Expansion options
PCIe Gen5 or optional legacy PCI
- RSI iPC400 / iPC402
- Two PCIe Gen5 slots.
- Advantech ARK-3533-1
- Optional two-slot legacy PCI kit. PCI and PCIe are different interfaces.
Performance without compromise
Supports 65W CPUs via auxiliary cooling
- RSI iPC400 / iPC402
- Supports 65W-class CPU configurations with the required external fan kit.
- Advantech ARK-3533-1
- Supports 12th-, 13th-, and 14th-Gen Intel Core processors up to 35W TDP.
Connectivity
Select for the ports your machine needs
- RSI iPC400 / iPC402
- Three LAN, four serial, ten USB, HDMI, and DisplayPort.
- Advantech ARK-3533-1
- Four LAN, eight COM, eight USB, and two HDMI outputs.
Industrial protocol support
Machine networks and fieldbus protocols
- RSI iPC400 / iPC402
- EtherCAT compatible. OPC UA, Modbus, and PROFINET integrate through software.
- Advantech ARK-3533-1
- The reviewed ARK-3533-1 manual does not list EtherCAT, OPC UA, Modbus, or PROFINET support.
Storage access
Front-access SSD tray vs. internal drive bays
- RSI iPC400 / iPC402
- A tool-free, front-access SSD tray makes drive replacement easier.
- Advantech ARK-3533-1
- Drive installation or replacement requires removing the bottom cover and drive bracket.
Comparison assumptions & disclaimers
U.S. prices and listed options for the ARK-3533-1 U.S. eStore and RSI configurator were checked October 14, 2026. The default RSI example totals $2,363. The ARK example totals $2,943.51, including its $1,965 base with 16 GB memory, the $246 i5-13500TE option, a 480 GB SSD, and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 2024 LTSC Value. The license adds $81.62. The listed 512 GB SSD option is $609.79, $41.10 less than the 480 GB option, but differs in capacity and SSD model. The ARK listing has no single 2 TB SSD option; the 2 TB match uses two 1 TB drives, $2,244.34 in storage adders. The base excludes an AC adapter; the system accepts 9–36 VDC, and listed 150 W and 230 W adapters cost extra. Warranty extension prices vary by configuration. RSI’s 3-year limited warranty excludes memory and storage; Advantech’s standard system warranty is 2 years. The optional ARK kit provides legacy PCI slots, not PCIe. SSD models and temperature ratings differ. Protocols not listed in the reviewed manual are not thereby claimed unsupported. This is an approximate independent comparison, not an official Advantech quote. Prices, options, availability, specifications, and terms may change. Verify current configuration, adapter, license, and warranty details with each manufacturer. Advantech and ARK-3533-1 are marks of their respective owners. RSI is independent and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Advantech.