The HP Compaq 8100 Elite is a business desktop sold in a Small Form Factor (SFF) chassis, with an Intel Core i5 processor. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, a mini PC that has up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the exact RAM and storage configuration of the HP Compaq 8100 Elite from the available information, so the comparison below shows only the values we could verify.
HP Compaq 8100 Elite vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | HP Compaq 8100 Elite SFF | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P (dual band Wi-Fi) |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (i5-650 or i5-660 in listed configurations) | Intel Core i5-1240P, 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | Intel Core i5-1240P, 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 2 GB DDR3 in listed configurations | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 320 GB HDD in listed configurations | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF), also usable as a tower with an optional stand | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps, 2 ports | 1000 Mbps, 2 ports |
| Display Outputs | Not confirmed | HDMI, VGA | HDMI, VGA |
| USB | Not confirmed | 2 × USB 3.2, 2 × USB 2.0, 4 × front USB 2.0 | 2 × USB 3.2, 2 × USB 2.0, 4 × front USB 2.0 |
| Housing | Not confirmed | Aluminium, powder coated, black | Aluminium, powder coated, black |
Key differences
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Storage: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses a 2 TB SSD, while the listed HP Compaq 8100 Elite configurations use a 320 GB HDD.
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Memory: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, which is a higher ceiling than the 2 GB DDR3 in the listed HP configurations.
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Operating system choice: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, or DOS.
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Wireless: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is available with dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or with no Wi-Fi. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC does not have a 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drive bay; it uses an M.2 slot for its SSD.
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Shared processor family: The Intel Core i5 processor family is shared with the HP Compaq 8100 Elite, but the Thinvent Treo uses a newer 12th generation Core i5-1240P with 12 cores.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Compaq 8100 Elite if you need a business desktop in an SFF chassis and the same configuration as your existing fleet. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact mini PC with a 12-core Intel Core i5-1240P, up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD, and a choice of operating system.
