The HP Compaq dc7800 Small Form Factor is a desktop business PC built around Intel processors and the Intel Q35 Express chipset. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is the closest alternative from our range. It has a newer Intel processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
HP Compaq dc7800 SFF vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Compaq dc7800 SFF | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3 12th 1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3 13th 1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo (E4600 in the base configuration) | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 160 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | 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) |
Key differences
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Processor generation: The Thinvent Treo uses Intel Core i3 processors from the 12th and 13th generations, with 6 cores each. The dc7800 uses an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
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Memory: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the dc7800's maximum of 8 GB.
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Storage: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the dc7800's maximum of 160 GB.
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Wireless: Several Thinvent Treo configurations include Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band. Wireless options vary by configuration.
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Operating systems: The Thinvent Treo ships with Windows 11 Pro and can also run Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or be supplied without an OS.
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Form factor: Both are compact desktop systems. The Thinvent Treo is a Mini PC measuring 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Compaq dc7800 SFF if you need a like-for-like replacement for an existing dc7800 system or a part that matches that chassis. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact system with a current Intel Core i3 processor, far more RAM and storage, and a choice of operating systems.
