AAEON Launches PICO-PTH4 Pico-ITX Board
The compact single-board computer runs Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and is now sold through AAEON's official eShop.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Computers
AAEON has released the PICO-PTH4, a Pico-ITX single-board computer powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. The board is now in mass production and listed for sale on AAEON's official eShop at prices starting at $1,288.
Why it matters
The board packs high-speed storage, memory and networking into a 100 × 72mm footprint, aimed at embedded and edge computing uses. Its availability in several processor tiers gives developers a range of performance and price options.
The board supports up to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory at 7,467 MT/s and includes two Intel I226 2.5GbE controllers plus PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe storage. Power draw for the top configuration ranges from 54.7W typical to 79.8W maximum, and independent testing of these figures was not provided.
The players
AAEON
AAEON is a Taiwan-based maker of industrial computing and embedded hardware, including single-board computers used in edge and automation applications.
Intel
Intel is a U.S. semiconductor company whose Core Ultra Series 3 processors power the PICO-PTH4 board.
The details
The PICO-PTH4 includes an M.2 2280 M-Key socket with PCIe 5.0 x4 connectivity for NVMe SSDs and an M.2 2230 E-Key slot offering PCIe 4.0 x1 and USB 2.0 for wireless modules. It supports Ubuntu and Windows 11 and does not include a SATA interface.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: AAEON publishes the announcement of the PICO-PTH4 board.
The Tech Race
The PICO-PTH4 extends Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 platform into the compact Pico-ITX embedded form factor, where board makers compete on integration density and expansion options. Its PCIe 5.0 storage and dual 2.5GbE networking put it in the same competitive tier as other embedded boards built on current-generation mobile processors.
Developers building edge or embedded systems can now buy the board in three processor configurations, with storage and networking expansion built in. Buyers should weigh the 25W processor ratings and the absence of a SATA interface against their project's power budget and storage needs.
The takeaway
Buyers choosing an embedded board should match processor tier, memory and power draw to the workload rather than to headline performance figures. Checking the interface list, including the lack of SATA, before ordering can prevent costly redesigns.
Further reading
For more on how embedded boards like this fit into the market, see Computers.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LinuxGizmos.
