What is a mini PC?
A mini PC is a complete desktop computer in a small chassis. It has a processor, memory, storage and ports, and it runs a full operating system such as Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu Linux. Thinvent mini PCs are built for office work, kiosks, digital signage, point-of-sale, edge computing and embedded control. Buyers choose a mini PC when they need full PC performance in less space than a tower.
Key specifications
Thinvent mini PCs use processors from three architectures. Intel Core and Core Ultra processors cover the Aero series. AMD Ryzen processors cover the Treo series. The Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM Cortex A55 processor for low-power embedded work. Core counts range from 4 to 12. Maximum frequencies range from 1.9 GHz to 5.0 GHz. Memory options are 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB. Storage options are 32 GB eMMC and 128 GB to 512 GB SSD.
Processor comparison
| Model | Architecture | Cores | Max frequency | Cache | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i3-1215U (Aero) | Intel, 12th gen | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Intel Core 5 120U (Aero) | Intel, 14th gen | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Intel Core i5-1335U (Aero) | Intel, 13th gen | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Intel Core i7-1255U (Aero) | Intel, 12th gen | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (Aero) | Intel, 14th gen | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Intel N5095A (Treo) | Intel, 11th gen | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | 4 GB DDR4 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7430U (Treo) | AMD, 7000 Series | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 8 or 16 GB DDR4 |
| ARM Cortex A55 (Micro 6 Pro) | ARM | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 1 MB | 4 GB onboard |
Use cases
Aero mini PCs with Intel Core processors suit office desktops, multi-application workstations and data entry. Treo mini PCs with AMD Ryzen 5 or Intel N5095A processors suit general computing, signage and light business tasks. The Micro 6 Pro suits embedded control and edge devices that run Thinux embedded Linux. Several models offer Dual LAN or Dual Band WiFi for network-dependent deployments.
Thinvent mini PCs
Thinvent has mini PCs across Aero, Treo and Micro 6 Pro series. Choose an Intel Core model for the highest core counts and frequencies. Choose an AMD Ryzen or Intel N5095A model for general-purpose computing. Choose the Micro 6 Pro for low-power embedded deployments. Each model is available with Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux or Thinux options, depending on the configuration.
