In 2025, industrial computers will utilize a wide range of processors optimized for energy efficiency, performance, and reliability in harsh environments. Key trends include the growing popularity of ARM processors, the continued development of Intel and AMD chipsets, and specialized processors supporting AI and edge computing.

x86 Processors – Intel and AMD

Intel

Intel remains a key supplier of processors for industrial computers, particularly in the Intel Core, Xeon, and Atom segments. In 2025, the most commonly used processors are:

• Intel Core 14th Generation (Raptor Lake Refresh, Meteor Lake) – used in high-performance industrial computers requiring computing power and AI support.
• Intel Xeon D and Xeon Scalable – used in industrial server computers, AI systems, and applications requiring data-intensive processing.
• Intel Atom x7000E – ultra-power-efficient systems for compact industrial computers and IoT systems.

Intel is also developing Intel vPro and TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) technologies, which make its systems attractive for industrial automation and Robotics.

AMD

AMD is gaining an increasing share in the industrial computer market, especially thanks to the following processors:

• AMD Ryzen Embedded V3000 and R2000 – designed for embedded systems, characterized by high performance and support for multiple monitors.
• AMD EPYC Embedded – used in industrial servers and edge AI solutions, where multi-core and support for massive operations are key.

AMD stands out for its energy-efficient architecturesZen 4 and Zen 5, which increases the efficiency of industrial computers in demanding environments.

ARM Architecture – Energy Efficiency and Performance

Processors ARM is playing an increasingly important role in industrial computing, particularly in the IoT, edge computing and automation sectors. In 2025, the following will dominate:

• NVIDIA Jetson Orin – optimized for artificial intelligence and vision systems, used in industrial robotics and image analysis.
• NXP i.MX 9 and 8M Plus – popular in automation and control systems, distinguished by low power consumption.
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 4 – used in lightweight industrial computers and high-performance IoT devices.

The advantage of ARM systems is their lower power consumption, which makes them an ideal choice for systems operating in 24/7 mode without active cooling.

RISC-V systems – a growing An alternative

RISC-V, as an open architecture, is beginning to gain traction in embedded systems and industrial computers. Companies such as SiFive and Alibaba T-Head are developing processors that compete with traditional x86 and ARM chips. RISC-V is primarily used in IoT applications, control systems, and low-power devices.

Processors optimized for AI and Edge Computing

The growing role of AI in industry is leading manufacturers to introduce specialized chips for data analysis at the network edge. In 2025, the most commonly used processors are:

• Intel Movidius Myriad X – a specialized AI processor for computer vision in industrial automation.
• Google Coral Edge TPU – used in IoT systems for image analysis and AI processing.
• NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin – an integrated solution for robotics, monitoring, and autonomous systems.