The GMKtec NucBox 5 is a mini PC with an Intel Celeron N5105 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2048 GB of storage, Wi-Fi, two Ethernet ports, support for three displays, and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which uses the same Intel Celeron 11th generation processor family, and the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U for a higher performance class. Both Thinvent Treo SKUs are mini PCs with up to 2 TB of SSD storage and Windows 11 Pro.
GMKtec NucBox 5 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | GMKtec NucBox 5 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U |
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| Processor | Intel Celeron N5105 | Intel Celeron N5095A (11th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1315U (13th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | 8 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 2048 GB | 2048 GB SSD | 2048 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, 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) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the Wi-Fi SKU | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the Wi-Fi SKU |
| Ethernet | 2 ports | 1 port (1000 Mbps) | 1 port (1000 Mbps) |
| Displays | Up to 3 | 1 HDMI and 1 VGA | 1 HDMI and 1 VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U has up to 64 GB of RAM, the same maximum as the GMKtec NucBox 5, and a 2048 GB SSD.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U has 6 cores, where we could not confirm the core count of the GMKtec NucBox 5.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an operating system choice: Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS.
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The GMKtec NucBox 5 has two Ethernet ports. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has one 1000 Mbps Ethernet port.
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The GMKtec NucBox 5 can drive up to three displays. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has one HDMI and one VGA output.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount and a powder-coated aluminium housing.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the GMKtec NucBox 5 if you need two Ethernet ports or support for three displays. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want an operating system other than Windows, a 13th generation Intel Core i3 processor with 6 cores, or a VESA-mountable aluminium housing.
