The HP t620 is a flexible thin client built on first-generation AMD Embedded G-Series processors, offered with a dual-core GX-217GA or quad-core GX-415GA/GX-420CA. For pfSense firewall deployments, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U is a strong alternative, offering a 6-core processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
HP t620 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U
| Feature | HP t620 Flexible Thin Client | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U |
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| Processor | AMD G-Series (GX-217GA, GX-415GA or GX-420CA) | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Processor Generation | 1st Generation AMD Embedded G-Series SoC | 7000 Series | 13th Gen |
| Cores | 2 (GX-217GA) or 4 (GX-415GA/GX-420CA) | 6 | 6 |
| Max Frequency | Not stated | Up to 4.3 GHz | Up to 4.5 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 4 GB DDR3L | 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4 | 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | M.2 SSD (mSATA on early units) | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Thin client | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Factory-fit option | No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi | No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi |
Key differences
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More memory: The Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with 4 GB on the HP t620, which gives far more headroom for pfSense packages, logging and virtualisation.
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Larger storage: The Treo offers up to 2 TB of SSD storage, while the HP t620 uses a single M.2 socket with a smaller stated capacity range.
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More cores: The Treo's 6-core Ryzen 5 7430U and Intel Core i3-1315U provide more processing power for firewall traffic inspection than the HP t620's dual- or quad-core G-Series options.
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Trade-off: The HP t620 is a purpose-built thin client with a PCI Express slot on the PLUS chassis and factory-fit VGA and wireless options, features that the Treo does not list.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP t620 if you need a compact thin client with a PCI Express expansion slot and a lower memory footprint for light network duties. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if your pfSense deployment needs more RAM, more storage and more processing cores for heavier traffic, logging or add-on packages.
