The GMKtec M3 Plus Mini PC is built around an Intel Core i9-12900HK processor (14 cores / 20 threads, up to 5.0 GHz), with DDR4 memory up to 64 GB, a 1 TB M.2 NVMe SSD and triple 4K display output. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which offers 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB SSD in a compact mini PC form factor.
GMKtec M3 Plus vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | GMKtec M3 Plus Mini PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-12900HK | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | 14 cores / 20 threads | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| Max Frequency | Up to 5.0 GHz | Up to 4.7 GHz | Up to 4.6 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1 TB M.2 NVMe, expandable to 2 TB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 | Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or No WiFi | Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or No WiFi |
| Display Output | Triple 4K (dual HDMI and USB-C) | Not stated | Not stated |
| LAN | 2.5GbE | Dual LAN | Dual LAN |
Key differences
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The GMKtec M3 Plus uses a 14-core, 20-thread Intel Core i9-12900HK, offering more cores and threads and a higher peak frequency than the Thinvent Treo Mini PC models.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC offers up to 2 TB of SSD storage in its listed configuration, while the GMKtec M3 Plus starts at 1 TB and can be expanded to 2 TB.
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Both systems support up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM.
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The GMKtec M3 Plus lists WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, while Thinvent Treo models offer Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no wireless, depending on the configuration.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lists dual LAN ports, and the GMKtec M3 Plus lists a 2.5GbE LAN port.
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The GMKtec M3 Plus offers triple 4K display output through dual HDMI and USB-C.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the GMKtec M3 Plus if you need the highest core count and clock speed, with WiFi 6 and triple 4K display output for demanding multi-display workloads. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want an Intel Core i7-1255U or i5-1335U based mini PC with up to 64 GB RAM, up to 2 TB SSD and a choice of Wi-Fi 5 or no wireless.
