The HP ProDesk 400 G7 Small Form Factor with Intel Core i5 is a compact business desktop built around the 10th Gen Intel Core i5-10500 processor, with 8 GB DDR4 RAM and a 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD in the configuration listed on Icecat. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 processors, which offers newer 12th to 14th Gen Intel Core i5 options, RAM up to 64 GB and SSD capacities up to 2 TB.
HP ProDesk 400 G7 SFF vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P
| Feature | HP ProDesk 400 G7 SFF (Intel Core i5) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-10500 | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | Mini PC |
| Max Frequency | Up to 4.5 GHz | Up to 4.4 GHz |
| Cache | Not stated | 12 MB |
| Wireless | Not stated | Options: No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi |
| LAN | Not stated | Dual LAN (configuration dependent) |
Key differences
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Newer processor generation: The Thinvent Treo range offers 12th to 14th Gen Intel Core processors, while the HP ProDesk 400 G7 uses a 10th Gen Intel Core i5-10500.
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Higher memory ceiling: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB RAM, compared with the 8 GB configuration listed for the HP ProDesk 400 G7.
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Larger storage range: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer SSD options up to 2 TB, against the 256 GB SSD listed for the HP model.
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Higher core count: The Intel Core i5-1240P used in Thinvent Treo Mini PCs provides 12 cores, while the core count for the HP ProDesk 400 G7 is not stated.
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Trade-off: The HP ProDesk 400 G7 lists a higher maximum turbo frequency of up to 4.5 GHz, compared with up to 4.4 GHz on the Thinvent Treo i5-1240P configuration.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP ProDesk 400 G7 SFF if you want a established small form factor business desktop with a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 and a turbo frequency of up to 4.5 GHz. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a newer Intel processor generation, more RAM and storage headroom, or a compact mini PC with wireless and LAN options.
