The HP Compaq PC is a family of business desktop computers, and the facts we could confirm cover the HP Compaq 8000 Elite Small Form Factor PC, the Compaq Elite 8300, the Compaq Pro 6305 and the Compaq dc7800. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is the closest match in form and purpose: a compact business mini PC with Intel Core processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Because the Compaq range spans several models, we could not confirm one processor, RAM or storage specification for the whole family, so the table below compares the HP Compaq 8000 Elite Small Form Factor PC with two Thinvent Treo SKUs. Where a specification is not confirmed, the table says so.
HP Compaq PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Compaq 8000 Elite Small Form Factor PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
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| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD (M.2 slot) | Up to 2 TB SSD (M.2 slot) |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| 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) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band, or no WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and the Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS and DOS, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports, a VESA mount for mounting behind a display, and an aluminium, powder-coated housing.
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The HP Compaq 8000 Elite is a Small Form Factor desktop. The Thinvent Treo is a mini PC of 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm, and it has no optical drive bay or internal 3.5-inch drive bay.
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We could not confirm the processor, RAM, storage or operating system of the HP Compaq 8000 Elite, so we cannot state a performance difference between the two.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an HP Compaq PC if you need an existing Compaq system or a Small Form Factor desktop with the specifications listed on HP's support page for that exact model. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact business PC with a choice of operating systems, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with a VESA mount for mounting behind a display.
