The GMKtec G9 is a mini PC built on the Intel N150 processor, with up to 16 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi, dual 2.5GbE Ethernet and two display outputs. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which uses a different Intel processor and has a 2 TB SSD. For a higher-performance option with more RAM, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U is a strong match.
GMKtec G9 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Alternatives
| GMKtec G9 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
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| Processor | Intel N150 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores / 4 threads | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 8 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 16 TB (M.2 NVMe, 4 slots) | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu | Windows 11 Pro (choice of Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (choice of Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | Dual 2.5GbE | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Display outputs | Dual 4K HDMI | HDMI, VGA | HDMI, VGA |
| USB | Not confirmed | 4 x USB 3.0, 4 x front USB 2.0 | 2 x USB 3.2, 2 x USB 2.0, 4 x front USB 2.0 |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the GMKtec G9.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U has 6 cores, while the GMKtec G9 has 4 cores.
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The GMKtec G9 has Wi-Fi 6 and dual 2.5GbE Ethernet. The Thinvent Treo models use Wi-Fi 5 and 1000 Mbps Ethernet.
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The GMKtec G9 supports up to 16 TB of NVMe storage across four M.2 slots. The Thinvent Treo models have a 2 TB SSD.
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The GMKtec G9 can drive two 4K HDMI displays. The Thinvent Treo models have HDMI and VGA outputs.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A is a budget-oriented configuration of the Treo line, with 4 cores and up to 8 GB of RAM.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the GMKtec G9 if you need Wi-Fi 6, dual 2.5GbE networking, and multi-drive NVMe storage in a compact NAS-style system. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U if you need more RAM and cores, a 2 TB SSD, and a choice of operating systems including Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu Linux.
