The Lenovo ExpertCenter P500 is a Mini PC built around an Intel Core 7 processor. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, which is also a Mini PC with an Intel processor and has up to 64 GB of RAM.
Lenovo ExpertCenter P500 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ExpertCenter P500 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core 7 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 32 GB (up to 64 GB) | 64 GB (up to 64 GB) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD (128 GB to 2 TB) | 2 TB SSD (128 GB to 2 TB) |
| 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) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps; dual LAN on the Ultra 5 model | 1000 Mbps |
| Display outputs | Not confirmed | HDMI 2.0, VGA | HDMI, VGA |
| Mounting | Not confirmed | VESA mount | VESA mount |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores, against 6 cores on the Core i3-1315U model.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The Ultra 5 model includes dual Ethernet ports and an RS485 option, which the facts about the ExpertCenter P500 do not mention.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a fully aluminium housing with a powder-coated finish and a VESA mount.
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We could not confirm the Lenovo ExpertCenter P500's processor core count, memory, storage, or operating system, so those points are left open in the table.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs can be ordered with or without an operating system, and with a choice of Windows, Linux, or DOS.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U if you need a Mini PC with many cores, dual Ethernet ports, or a choice of operating systems. Choose the Core i3-1315U model if you want a Mini PC with large memory and a lower core count.
