HP's small form factor and rack servers are built around Intel Xeon and Core processors, and the facts available for this query cover HP's Small Form Factor PCs (such as the HP ProDesk 400 G4), the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 and DL380 Gen11 servers, and HP laptop ranges. Thinvent's compact range offers Intel Core and AMD Ryzen mini PCs, industrial PCs and all-in-one PCs that serve as alternatives for compact, desk-based and industrial computing.
HP Small Form Factor PC vs Thinvent Treo and Aero Mini PCs
| Feature | HP ProDesk 400 G4 (Small Form Factor) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not stated | Intel Core i5-1240P | AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi (configuration dependent) | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer RAM up to 64 GB and SSD up to 2 TB, with the Intel Core i5-1240P configuration providing 12 cores.
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Thinvent Treo models are offered with a choice of Intel Core, Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen processors, so buyers can match the processor family to their workload.
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Several Treo configurations include Dual LAN, giving more wired network options than a standard single-port setup.
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The HPE ProLiant DL360 and DL380 Gen11 servers support Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 64 cores and 8 TB of DDR5 memory, a class of performance that Thinvent's mini PCs do not target.
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HP's server range is aimed at data centre and enterprise workloads, while Thinvent's mini PCs suit compact desk, kiosk and light industrial use.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an HP Small Form Factor PC or an HPE rack server if you need enterprise-grade server capacity or HP-specific management tooling. Choose a Thinvent Treo or Aero Mini PC if you need a compact, configurable Intel or AMD system with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage for space-constrained desks, kiosks or industrial environments.
