The HP ProDesk 600 G3 Small Form Factor is a business desktop with Intel Core i5 processors, support for up to 64 GB of RAM, three displays, and Windows 10 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which has up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage in a compact mini PC chassis.
HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P (Wi-Fi) |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1240P (12th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1240P (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Not confirmed (SSD and HDD options listed) | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) |
| Displays | Up to 3 | HDMI and VGA (2 outputs) | HDMI and VGA (2 outputs) |
| Networking | Optional Bluetooth | 1000 Mbps Ethernet, no Wi-Fi | 1000 Mbps Ethernet, dual-LAN option, dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Fanless | No | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, matching the HP maximum RAM of 64 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo uses a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1240P, a newer processor generation than the 7th Gen Core i5 in the HP ProDesk 600 G3.
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The Thinvent Treo ships with Windows 11 Pro, and the buyer can also choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system.
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The HP ProDesk 600 G3 can drive up to three displays. The Thinvent Treo has two video outputs (HDMI and VGA).
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The HP ProDesk 600 G3 has two drive bays and a Universal Audio Jack. The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD and a VESA mount.
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The Thinvent Treo Wi-Fi variant includes dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). The HP ProDesk 600 G3 lists Bluetooth as an optional connectivity feature.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF if you need three display outputs or an existing HP business desktop platform with its drive bays. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a newer 12th Gen Intel Core i5 with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage in a compact mini PC, with a choice of operating systems.
