HCL makes compact mini PCs for business and industrial use. The HCL Mini CPU range is described in our research as using 4 to 12 CPU cores, DDR4 or DDR5 RAM and SSD storage. We could not confirm the exact processor, RAM and storage of a specific HCL Mini CPU model, so this page compares the category with Thinvent's Treo Mini PC line, which has the same general class of hardware with Intel and AMD processors.
HCL Mini CPU vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HCL Mini CPU (category) | Thinvent Treo, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
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| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Core i5-1240P | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 to 12 cores (category range) | 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB to 32 GB (category range) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 128 GB to 1 TB (category range) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value, Without OS, DOS) |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (category) | 1000 Mbps, 2 ports | 1000 Mbps |
| USB | Multiple USB 3.2 ports (category) | 2 x USB 3.2, 4 x front USB 2.0 | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB 2.0, 4 x front USB 2.0 |
| Display Outputs | HDMI/DisplayPort (category) | HDMI, VGA | HDMI, VGA |
| Wireless | Optional Wi-Fi (category) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, which is above the 32 GB and 1 TB ranges given for the category.
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The Thinvent Treo has 12 cores with the Intel Core i5-1240P and 6 cores with the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, so the core count is set by the processor you choose.
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Thinvent Treo models are offered with and without Wi-Fi 5 dual band. The AMD Ryzen 5 7430U configuration listed here has no Wi-Fi.
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Thinvent Treo models give you a choice of operating system, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and Without OS.
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We could not confirm the processor, operating system or ports of a specific HCL Mini CPU model, so a direct spec-for-spec comparison with an individual HCL unit is not possible from this page.
Which one should you choose?
If you need a compact mini PC with a known configuration, a choice of operating system and room to expand RAM and storage, the Thinvent Treo is a strong match. Choose the Intel Core i5-1240P model for 12 cores and Wi-Fi, or the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U model for 6 cores with a choice of operating system. For a specific HCL model, check its datasheet against the Thinvent specifications above.
