The Gigabyte BRIX GB-BMPD-6005 is a mini PC barebone built around an Intel N6005 processor, with 4 cores and 4 threads, a single DDR4 SO-DIMM slot with a maximum of 16 GB, and an M.2 2280 slot plus a 2.5-inch drive bay for storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which is also a mini PC and is offered with several Intel processors, including a 4-core Intel Celeron N5095A (Gen 11), which is the nearest in core count. Thinvent Treo models support up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and ship with Windows 11 Pro or a choice of other operating systems.
Gigabyte BRIX GB-BMPD-6005 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Gigabyte BRIX GB-BMPD-6005 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
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| Processor | Intel N6005 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores / 4 threads | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB (1 x SO-DIMM DDR4) | 8 GB (range 4 GB to 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | M.2 2280 slot and 2.5-inch drive bay (SATA) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (0.67 L) | Mini PC (199.5 x 181.5 x 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 x 181.5 x 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro |
Choices for the Thinvent Treo: Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS.
Browse the Thinvent Treo range here: Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM on the Intel Core i3 and Core i5 models, compared with a 16 GB maximum on the Gigabyte BRIX GB-BMPD-6005.
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The Thinvent Treo with the Intel Core i3-1315U has 6 cores, against the 4 cores of the Gigabyte BRIX GB-BMPD-6005.
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The Thinvent Treo has SSD capacities up to 2 TB, and the Gigabyte BRIX GB-BMPD-6005 is supplied as a barebone, so memory and storage are added by the buyer.
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The Gigabyte BRIX GB-BMPD-6005 includes a 2.5-inch drive bay for an extra SATA drive. The Thinvent Treo has no 2.5-inch drive bay and uses its M.2 slot for the SSD.
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The Thinvent Treo N5095A model has the same Intel Celeron N5095A processor family as the Gigabyte BRIX N6005 in the Intel Gen 11 class; the N5095A is a 4-core processor, matching the Gigabyte BRIX's core count.
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The Gigabyte BRIX GB-BMPD-6005 is rated at 10 W for its processor. We could not confirm the Thinvent Treo's processor power rating from the details we have.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Gigabyte BRIX GB-BMPD-6005 if you want a barebone mini PC on the Intel N6005 platform and plan to fit your own memory, a 2.5-inch drive and an M.2 SSD. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you want a mini PC that ships ready to use with Windows 11 Pro or another operating system, and you need RAM up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB.
