The GPD Pocket 3 is an 8-inch convertible laptop with an Intel Core i7-1195G7 processor, 16 GB of memory and a 1920×1200 display. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U is the closest match: it is a mini PC with an Intel Core i7 processor, but it runs on a desktop-style form factor with a larger memory and storage ceiling.
GPD Pocket 3 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i7)
| Specification | GPD Pocket 3 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7-1195G7 | Intel Core i7-1255U (up to 4.7 GHz) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (up to 4.3 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | 8-inch convertible laptop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Displays | 1 | 1 HDMI and 1 VGA | 1 HDMI 2.0 and 1 VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the GPD Pocket 3.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U has the same Intel Core i7 processor series as the GPD Pocket 3. It also has a higher maximum clock speed of 4.7 GHz.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD, with up to 2 TB of storage. We could not confirm the GPD Pocket 3's storage capacity.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has dual LAN (two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports) and VESA mount support. The GPD Pocket 3 is a portable laptop and does not have these ports.
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The GPD Pocket 3 is a laptop with a built-in screen and battery. The Thinvent Treo is a desktop-style mini PC that needs an external display, keyboard and mouse, so it is less portable.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the GPD Pocket 3 if you need a small, portable Windows 11 device with a built-in 8-inch display. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need an Intel Core i7 system with more RAM and storage, dual Ethernet and a choice of operating systems, and you already have a monitor, keyboard and mouse.
