The GMKtec M3 Plus is a compact mini PC built around an Intel Core i9-12900HK processor, with up to 64GB of DDR4 memory, M.2 NVMe storage, WiFi 6, 2.5GbE LAN and triple-display support. For buyers looking for a compact mini PC with an Intel 12th-generation processor, the closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which offers Intel Core i7-1255U and i5-1240P processors with up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2TB of SSD storage.
GMKtec M3 Plus vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7 and i5
| GMKtec M3 Plus | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i9-12900HK | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | 14 cores / 20 threads | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4 | Up to 64GB DDR4 | Up to 64GB DDR4 |
| Storage | M.2 NVMe SSD, expandable with M.2 SATA | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band, or No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band, or No WiFi |
| LAN | 2.5GbE | Dual LAN (on selected configurations) | Dual LAN (on selected configurations) |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo offers RAM up to 64GB, matching the GMKtec M3 Plus maximum, and SSD capacity up to 2TB, with 128 GB to 2 TB options.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P provides 12 cores, while the Core i7-1255U provides 10 cores.
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Thinvent Treo models are offered with a choice of Dual LAN on selected configurations and with or without WiFi.
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The GMKtec M3 Plus is the stronger performance choice, with the Intel Core i9-12900HK offering 14 cores and 20 threads and an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics engine. Its triple 4K display support via dual HDMI and USB-C is a clear strength for multi-monitor setups.
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The GMKtec M3 Plus also provides WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, which the Thinvent Treo Mini PC does not list.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the GMKtec M3 Plus if your priority is maximum processing power in a compact mini PC, or if you need triple 4K display output. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact Intel 12th-generation mini PC with up to 64GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD, and you prefer a configuration with Dual LAN or a choice of WiFi or no WiFi.
