HP's small form factor computers are compact desktops sold in several configurations. The search results for the HP Small Form Factor line show a model with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265 processor (20 cores, 20 threads), 32 GB of memory, 1 TB of SSD storage and an NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation graphics card. For a compact Intel-based mini PC with a similar processor class and expandable memory, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range is a strong alternative.
HP Small Form Factor PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Small Form Factor PC (Core Ultra 7 model) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7 to Ultra 5 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 to i7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core i7-1255U (up to 4.7 GHz) | Intel Core i5-1240P (up to 4.4 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | 20 cores / 20 threads | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (16 GB GDDR6) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Wireless | Not stated | Dual band Wi-Fi or no Wi-Fi (configurable) | Dual band Wi-Fi or no Wi-Fi (configurable) |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Higher memory ceiling: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB configuration listed for the HP model.
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Larger storage option: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer up to 2 TB of SSD storage, compared with the 1 TB configuration in the HP listing.
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Dual LAN ports: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs include dual LAN in the listed configurations.
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Trade-off: The HP model has a higher core count (20 cores against 10 to 12) and a dedicated NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada graphics card, and it ships with Windows 11 Pro. Thinvent Treo Mini PCs ship with DOS, so buyers who need Windows must install their own operating system.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Small Form Factor PC if you need a high core count, a dedicated professional graphics card and Windows 11 Pro out of the box. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact system with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and you are comfortable installing your own operating system.
