The HP Intel Core i7 13th Gen desktop is a full-size desktop PC with a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, up to 16 cores and Windows 11 Home. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7 12th Gen (1255U), a compact mini PC with 10 cores that supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage. Both products use Intel Core i7 processors, but the HP model is a 13th Gen part and the Thinvent model is a 12th Gen part.
HP Intel Core i7 13th Gen Desktop vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Intel Core i7 13th Gen Desktop | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7 12th Gen (1255U) | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7, 13th Gen | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores | Up to 16 | 10 |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 1024 GB | Up to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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Storage: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage. The HP desktop's maximum is 1024 GB.
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Form factor: The Thinvent Treo is a compact mini PC with a VESA mount, which suits space-limited installs. The HP model is a full desktop.
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Operating system choice: The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose from Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS or DOS.
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Processor generation: The HP desktop uses a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 with up to 16 cores. The Thinvent Treo uses a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U with 10 cores, so the HP model has the higher core count.
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Connectivity: The Thinvent Treo has dual Ethernet ports, two USB 3.2 ports, three front USB 2.0 ports and an RS485 option. The HP desktop's full port set was not confirmed in our review.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Intel Core i7 13th Gen desktop if you want the newer 13th Gen processor and the higher core count in a full-size desktop. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact system with up to 2 TB of storage, a choice of operating systems, and dual Ethernet ports.