The Chatreey Mini PC with Intel Core i9 is a compact desktop PC built around 12th and 13th generation Intel Core i9 processors, with up to 16 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage per drive. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which has 10 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a 1.5 kg aluminium housing. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC also has a Core Ultra 5 125U option, and both Thinvent models use Intel processors.
Chatreey Mini PC Intel i9 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Chatreey Mini PC Intel i9 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i9 (12th/13th gen, i9-12900H or i9-13900H) | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores | Up to 16 | 10 | 12 |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 32 GB |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB per drive | 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) |
| Displays | Up to 4 | 1 HDMI and 1 VGA | 1 HDMI 2.0 and 1 VGA |
| Ethernet ports | 2 | 2 (1000 Mbps) | 2 (1000 Mbps) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) option, or no WiFi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) option, or no WiFi |
| Housing | Not confirmed | Aluminium, powder coated, 1.52 kg | Aluminium, powder coated, 1.42 kg |
Key differences
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Higher RAM ceiling on the Thinvent Treo: The Treo i7 supports up to 64 GB of RAM, the same maximum as the Chatreey. The Treo Core Ultra 5 is limited to 32 GB.
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Higher storage per drive on the Thinvent Treo: The Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against up to 1 TB per drive on the Chatreey.
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Operating system choice: Each Thinvent Treo can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system, and DOS.
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Processor class: The Chatreey has Intel Core i9 processors with up to 16 cores. The Chatreey is the stronger option for maximum multi-core performance, with a trade-off in size and thermal design.
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Dedicated graphics: Some Chatreey configurations are listed with an NVIDIA RTX 4060 graphics card. We could not confirm a discrete graphics option for the Thinvent Treo.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Chatreey Mini PC with Intel i9 if you need the highest core count and a discrete graphics option for demanding workloads. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want an aluminium Mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a choice of operating systems including Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, and a Core Ultra 5 or Core i7 processor.
