The ASUS ROG NUC is a gaming mini PC built on the Intel NUC platform, with Intel Core Ultra 9 processors, NVIDIA RTX graphics and Wi-Fi 7. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which uses Intel processors in a compact aluminium chassis and is designed for business, kiosk and embedded use rather than gaming.
ASUS ROG NUC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ASUS ROG NUC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2 / 275HX, 290HX Plus variants) | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 128 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen5) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX (5070 Ti, 5080 or 5090 Laptop GPU, per model) | Intel integrated graphics | Intel integrated graphics |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Form Factor | Mini PC, compact 3-litre ROG chassis | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| 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
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The ASUS ROG NUC supports up to 128 GB of RAM, twice the 64 GB maximum of the Thinvent Treo models.
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The ASUS ROG NUC has Wi-Fi 7, while the Thinvent Treo has Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band.
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The ASUS ROG NUC includes NVIDIA RTX discrete graphics for gaming and GPU workloads. The Thinvent Treo uses Intel integrated graphics.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and Without OS, and has two Ethernet ports for dual LAN.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount and a 12 V DC power input, and is built in a powder-coated aluminium housing.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS ROG NUC if your priority is high-end gaming or GPU-heavy work and you need Wi-Fi 7 and up to 128 GB of RAM. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact Intel mini PC for business, kiosk or embedded deployments, with a choice of operating systems, dual LAN and VESA mounting.
