The HP NUC is a mini PC built on Intel's Next Unit of Computing platform, and the Intel Core i5 is the processor series named in its specifications. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, a 12-core mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. Thinvent has a choice of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, no OS, or DOS.
HP NUC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i5-1240P)
| Feature | HP NUC (Intel Core i5) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P (Dual Band WiFi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (other options available) | Windows 11 Pro (other options available) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo has up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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Both Thinvent Treo variants run an Intel Core i5-1240P with 12 cores and a maximum frequency of 4.4 GHz.
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The Thinvent Treo lets buyers choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, no OS, or DOS.
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The Thinvent Treo has dual LAN with two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, an HDMI port, a VGA port, and a VESA mount.
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We could not confirm the HP NUC's processor cores, RAM, storage, wireless or operating system options, so those points are not compared here.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP NUC if you already use HP's ecosystem and its specific configuration meets your needs. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core i5-1240P if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, dual Ethernet, and a choice of operating systems including Linux.
