The HP EliteDesk 800 G3 SFF is a compact business desktop first brought to market in 2017. It uses 6th and 7th generation Intel Core processors (Skylake and Kaby Lake) and supports up to 64GB of DDR4-2400 memory. For a modern alternative in a similar compact form, the closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which offers 12th to 14th generation Intel Core processors, up to 64GB of RAM and up to 2TB of SSD storage.
HP 800 G3 Tiny vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP EliteDesk 800 G3 SFF | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 6th/7th Gen (Skylake/Kaby Lake) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4-2400 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | Dual Band WiFi or No WiFi (configuration dependent) | Dual Band WiFi or No WiFi (configuration dependent) |
Key differences
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Newer processors: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs use 12th to 14th generation Intel Core processors, while the HP EliteDesk 800 G3 uses 6th and 7th generation chips.
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Higher memory ceiling on DDR4 models: The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, matching the HP's maximum, with newer processor architecture behind it.
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DDR5 memory option: The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U uses DDR5 RAM, up to 32 GB.
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Storage: Thinvent Treo models offer up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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Trade-off: The HP EliteDesk 800 G3 SFF is a well-documented, mature platform with extensive upgrade guides, and its DDR4-2400 memory and SFF chassis remain familiar to many business IT teams.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteDesk 800 G3 SFF if you need a compact business desktop that fits an existing fleet or upgrade plan built around 6th and 7th generation Intel hardware. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a newer Intel Core processor generation, larger SSD options and a compact system for business or industrial use.
