The HP Mini PC with Intel Core i7 4th Gen is a compact desktop with a 4th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, up to 16 GB of RAM and Windows 10 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen), which supports up to 64 GB of RAM and has a choice of operating systems.
HP Mini PC i7 4th Gen vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Mini PC (Intel Core i7 4th Gen) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the HP Mini PC.
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The Thinvent Treo uses a 12th Generation Intel Core i7-1255U with 10 cores and up to 4.7 GHz, a newer processor generation than the 4th Gen Core i7 in the HP Mini PC.
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The Thinvent Treo includes up to 2 TB of SSD storage with an M.2 SSD slot.
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The Thinvent Treo includes dual Ethernet ports and a VESA mount.
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The Thinvent Treo can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or no operating system, so the buyer can choose the software.
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The HP Mini PC runs Windows 10 Pro. We could not confirm the HP Mini PC's storage or core count.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Mini PC if you need a compact Windows 10 Pro system with a 4th Gen Intel Core i7 and up to 16 GB of RAM. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, a newer Intel Core i7 processor, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, or a choice of operating systems.
