What Is a Mini PC?
A mini PC is a small desktop computer built on a compact board and chassis. It has a full processor, memory, storage and I/O ports, but takes up far less space than a tower PC. Mini PCs suit digital signage, kiosks, office desks, point-of-sale terminals, edge computing and embedded control.
Thinvent mini PCs use processors from Intel, AMD and ARM. Each model lists its processor, core count, maximum frequency, cache, memory and storage. Buyers choose the processor family and memory size that match the workload, then select the operating system and wireless option.
Key Specifications
Thinvent mini PCs differ mainly in processor and memory:
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Processor: Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and Core Ultra 5 processors, Intel Celeron N5095A, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, and ARM Cortex-A55.
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Cores: From 4 cores (Celeron N5095A, Cortex-A55) to 12 cores (Core Ultra 5 125U).
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Maximum frequency: From 1.9 GHz (Cortex-A55) to 5.0 GHz (Core 5 120U).
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Memory: 4 GB to 16 GB. Most Intel and AMD models use DDR4; the Core Ultra 5 125U model uses DDR5.
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Storage: 32 GB eMMC on the ARM model; 128 GB to 512 GB SSD on the x86 models.
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Networking: Dual Band WiFi or no WiFi, depending on the model. Dual LAN is available on selected Intel Aero models.
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Operating systems: Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux or Thinux Embedded Linux.
Comparison of Processor Families
| Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | Typical Use |
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| Intel Celeron N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | Light office and kiosk tasks |
| ARM Cortex-A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 1 MB | Embedded and low-power control |
| Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | General office and business use |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | Multitasking and productivity |
| Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | Business and mixed workloads |
| Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | Demanding desktop work |
| Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | High-performance compact systems |
| Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | Newer generation with DDR5 memory |
Use Cases
Select a model by workload. Entry-level Celeron and ARM models suit kiosks, signage and embedded controllers. Core i3 and Ryzen 5 models suit office work and multitasking. Core i5, i7 and Core Ultra models suit heavier desktop applications and larger datasets. Models with Dual LAN support networks that need more than one wired connection.
Thinvent Mini PCs
Thinvent has mini PCs in the Aero, Treo and Micro 6 Pro ranges, covering Intel, AMD and ARM processors from 4 to 12 cores, 4 GB to 16 GB memory, and Windows, Ubuntu or embedded Linux. Browse the models on this page to find the processor, memory and networking configuration that fits your deployment.
