The Lenovo ThinkCentre is an Intel Core i7 mini PC with up to 6 cores and up to 32 GB of RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which uses the same Intel Core i7 series, has 10 cores, and supports up to 64 GB of RAM. Both are mini PCs designed for business and fixed-desk use.
Lenovo ThinkCentre Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre Mini PC (Intel Core i7) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U (Dual Band WiFi) | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 6 cores | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | 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, DOS, or no OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) |
| WiFi | Not confirmed | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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Higher memory ceiling: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, against a 32 GB maximum for the ThinkCentre Intel Core i7 mini PC.
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More cores: The Thinvent Treo Intel Core i7-1255U has 10 cores, against up to 6 cores for the ThinkCentre Intel Core i7 mini PC.
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Choice of operating system: The buyer can choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system.
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Dual LAN: The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports (1000 Mbps each), and a VESA mount for fixing the unit behind a monitor.
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Trade-off: We could not confirm the ThinkCentre's storage, operating system or wireless options, so this comparison does not cover them.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U if you need more RAM (up to 64 GB), more cores, dual Ethernet, or a choice of operating system including Linux. Choose the Dual Band WiFi version if you need wireless networking. The Lenovo ThinkCentre suits buyers who already run Lenovo's business desktop platform.
