The Geekom Mini IT11 is a compact mini PC built around the 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11390H processor, with support for up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 35W TDP. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which offers a 12th Gen Intel processor with 10 cores, up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Geekom Mini IT11 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U
| Geekom Mini IT11 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-11390H | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Quad-core (Tiger Lake) | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 SO-DIMM | 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | M.2 NVMe + 2.5" SATA | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| TDP | 35W | Not stated |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi option |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | DOS |
Key differences
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Newer processor generation: The Thinvent Treo uses a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U with 10 cores, while the Geekom Mini IT11 uses an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11390H with 4 cores.
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More cores: The Thinvent Treo offers 10 cores against the Geekom's quad-core design, which can help with multi-threaded workloads.
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Comparable RAM ceiling: Both support up to 64 GB of RAM.
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Larger SSD range: The Thinvent Treo offers SSD options from 128 GB up to 2 TB.
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Trade-off: The Geekom Mini IT11 includes Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 and ships with Windows 11 Pro, while the Thinvent Treo ships with DOS and offers Wi-Fi 5 instead.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Geekom Mini IT11 if you need Wi-Fi 6E connectivity and a pre-installed Windows 11 Pro setup. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U if you want a newer 12th Gen processor with 10 cores and a choice of storage up to 2 TB.
