The HP i5 12th Generation Desktop is an Intel Core i5 desktop with 6 cores, sold with Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1335U, a 13th Generation Intel Core i5 with 10 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and Windows 11 Pro. Both products are built on Intel Core i5 processors and run Windows 11 Pro, but the Thinvent Treo is a mini PC with a smaller chassis.
HP i5 12th Gen Desktop vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP i5 12th Gen Desktop | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 13th 1335U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5, 12th Gen | Intel Core i5-1335U (13th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | 6 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo has 10 cores against 6 cores for the HP i5 12th Gen Desktop.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, while the HP i5 12th Gen Desktop has a maximum storage of 512 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo is a mini PC with a 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm aluminium housing and a VESA mount, which suits space-limited installations.
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The Thinvent Treo has a 12V DC power input with a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port, two USB 3.2 ports and a front USB 2.0 pair.
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The HP i5 12th Gen Desktop is a standard desktop form factor, and we could not confirm its RAM maximum or the full list of its expansion slots from the facts available.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose the operating system, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP i5 12th Gen Desktop if you want a conventional desktop tower with Intel Core i5 12th Gen performance and Windows 11 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, larger storage, a compact aluminium housing, or a choice of operating system.
