The Asus M51AC is a desktop PC with an Intel Core i5 processor (model i5-4570), 4 cores and up to 8 GB of RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which has 12 cores and supports up to 64 GB of RAM in a compact mini PC form factor.
Asus M51AC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Asus M51AC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 12th 1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Ultra 5 14th 125U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-4570 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB DDR3 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Desktop | 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) |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | Dual LAN, 1000 Mbps | Dual LAN, 1000 Mbps |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 dual band (choice of SKU) | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 dual band (choice of SKU) |
Key differences
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Core count: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, while the Asus M51AC's Intel Core i5-4570 has 4 cores.
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Memory: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the Asus M51AC's 8 GB maximum.
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Storage: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the Asus M51AC's storage specification.
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Form factor: The Thinvent Treo is a mini PC that can be mounted on the back of a monitor using its VESA mount. The Asus M51AC is a desktop.
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Operating system choice: The Thinvent Treo lets buyers choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
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Trade-off: The Asus M51AC has an optical drive, which the Thinvent Treo does not have. The Thinvent Treo has dual LAN ports and an M.2 slot for its SSD.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Asus M51AC if you need a desktop with an optical drive and your work runs within its 8 GB memory limit. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, a compact footprint, or a choice of operating system.
