The Frontech Core i3 desktop is a mini PC with an Intel Core i3 processor, up to 16 GB of RAM, up to 1000 GB of storage and Windows 11 Home. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U or i3-1315U, which supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Frontech Core i3 Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Frontech Core i3 Mini PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 1000 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 dual band | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 dual band |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the Frontech's 16 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the Frontech's 1000 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo has 2 Ethernet ports on the 1215U model and has a dual-band Wi-Fi 5 option on both processor models.
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The Thinvent Treo includes a VESA mount and an aluminium housing with a powder-coated finish.
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The Thinvent Treo can be ordered with Windows 11 Pro or with other operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux. The Frontech is supplied with Windows 11 Home.
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The Frontech's Intel Core i3 generation and our Thinvent SKUs use the same Intel Core i3 family, so both are standard x86 mini PCs.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Frontech Core i3 Mini PC if you need a compact Windows 11 Home system with up to 16 GB of RAM and 1000 GB of storage. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory and storage, a choice of operating systems, or Ethernet and Wi-Fi options for an industrial or business deployment.
