The Asus GR8 II is a gaming desktop from ROG (Republic of Gamers) that was built around 7th Gen Intel Core i7 or i5 processors, with up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is the closest alternative in our range. It is a compact Mini PC with 12th-gen and newer Intel Core processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Asus GR8 II vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Asus GR8 II | Thinvent Treo, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (14th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Up to 1120 GB | 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) |
| Fanless | No | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Key differences
-
Higher RAM ceiling: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with the up to 32 GB listed for the Asus GR8 II.
-
Larger storage capacity: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, compared with the up to 1120 GB listed for the Asus GR8 II.
-
Newer processor generation: The Thinvent Treo has 12th and 14th Gen Intel processors, while the Asus GR8 II uses a 7th Gen Intel Core i7 processor.
-
Operating system choice: Thinvent Treo systems can run Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or be shipped without an OS.
-
Wireless options: Thinvent Treo is available with dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or without Wi-Fi.
-
Discrete graphics: The Asus GR8 II was built with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card. The Thinvent Treo does not have a discrete graphics card. It uses integrated Intel graphics, so it is not designed for dedicated gaming graphics.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Asus GR8 II if you need a gaming system with a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact system with newer Intel processors, higher RAM and storage capacity, and a choice of operating system for business, kiosk, or embedded use.
