The HP EliteDesk 705 G5 Desktop Mini PC is a business-class ultra-small form factor desktop built around AMD Ryzen PRO processors, with 8 GB of DDR4 memory in the configuration described on HP's specification pages. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, which offers a 6-core AMD processor and memory up to 64 GB.
HP EliteDesk 705 G5 Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | HP EliteDesk 705 G5 Desktop Mini PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Processor max frequency | 3.3 GHz (base, as listed) | Up to 4.3 GHz | Up to 4.6 GHz |
| Cores | Not stated | 6 | 10 |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4-2666 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini desktop (USFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | Available (Dual Band Wi-Fi) or No WiFi | Available (Dual Band Wi-Fi) or No WiFi |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, against the 8 GB configuration listed for the HP EliteDesk 705 G5 on HP's specification page.
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The Thinvent Treo with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U provides 6 cores with a boost up to 4.3 GHz, while the Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1335U provides 10 cores with a boost up to 4.6 GHz.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer storage up to 2 TB SSD.
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The HP EliteDesk 705 G5 is built around AMD Ryzen PRO processors, which HP positions for business manageability and built-in security; the Thinvent Treo ships with DOS and is configurable with or without Wi-Fi.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteDesk 705 G5 if you need an HP business desktop with its listed AMD Ryzen PRO processor and HP's management features. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory headroom (up to 64 GB), a higher storage ceiling (up to 2 TB), or a choice of Intel or AMD processors for productivity work.
