The HP ProDesk 400 G3 Mini is a micro-form-factor business desktop from HP, first available in 2016, that runs 6th and 7th generation Intel Core i5 processors with up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 processor, which uses the same Mini PC form factor, a similar Intel Core i5 class, and supports up to 64 GB of RAM.
HP ProDesk 400 G3 Mini vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP ProDesk 400 G3 Mini | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 12th 1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 14th 120U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (6th/7th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4-2400 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the HP ProDesk 400 G3 Mini.
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Thinvent Treo models offer a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and Without OS, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, and the Intel Core 5 120U model has 10 cores. We could not confirm the cores of the HP ProDesk 400 G3 Mini.
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Thinvent Treo models include dual LAN on selected configurations, a VESA mount, and an operating range of 0°C to 40°C.
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The HP ProDesk 400 G3 Mini uses a 6th/7th generation Intel Core platform, while the Thinvent Treo uses newer 12th and 14th generation Intel Core processors.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP ProDesk 400 G3 Mini if you need an existing HP business desktop of this generation. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a newer Intel Core processor, up to 64 GB of RAM, and a choice of Windows, Linux or no operating system.
