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Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5: Comparison
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 and Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5 differ on cpu architecture: Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 at ARM, Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5 at x86. On price, Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 sits at $399.00 against $429.00 for Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CompuLab | Gigabyte |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | x86 |
| Memory | 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 | Up to 32GB DDR4 SODIMM (dual channel) |
| Storage Type | eMMC | NVMe/M.2 |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | false |
| Wireless | WiFi 5 | WiFi 6 |
| GPIO Header | true | false |
| Price | $399 | $429 (barebone, no RAM/storage) |
| Use Case | General Purpose | x86 Compatible |
| Model | IOT-GATE-iMX8 | GB-BRi5 |
| SoC | NXP i.MX 8M Quad | Intel Core i5 (U-series, board revision dependent) |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz | Dual-Core / Quad-Core (variant dependent) up to 3.6GHz Turbo |
| GPU | Vivante GC7000UL | Intel UHD/Iris Plus Graphics (integrated) |
| Storage | 8GB to 64GB eMMC | M.2 SATA/NVMe slot + 2.5-inch SATA bay |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, RS485, CAN bus, digital I/O, optional 4G/LTE, wide 9-36V DC input | Gigabit Ethernet, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort |
| Operating System | Debian, Yocto Linux | Windows 11, Linux |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 | Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $399.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $429.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely industrial-grade gateway for automation deployments, priced and built for reliability over raw performance.
Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid barebone choice for a compact, genuinely desktop-class x86 build when you're comfortable supplying your own RAM and storage.
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