The HP Intel Core i3 desktop is a mini PC family sold with Intel Core i3 processors, Wi-Fi, and storage options up to 2 TB. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3, which also has up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD storage, with a choice of operating systems.
HP Intel Core i3 Desktop vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Intel Core i3 Desktop | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz | 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB PCIe M.2 SSD | 2 TB SSD | 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) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps, dual LAN option |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U and the HP Intel Core i3 desktop both offer a Mini PC form factor, up to 64 GB RAM, and Wi-Fi.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, and no OS.
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The Thinvent Treo has four front USB 2.0 ports and a VESA mount for wall or monitor mounting.
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The Thinvent Treo-i3_12l variant has a dual LAN option, with two Ethernet ports.
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We could not confirm the HP desktop's cores, Ethernet specification, or operating system options, so those points are not compared.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Intel Core i3 desktop if you want an HP-branded mini PC with Intel Core i3 processing and Wi-Fi. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a choice of operating systems, including Linux or no OS, or if you need a dual LAN variant.
