The HP Z2 Mini G4 is a mini-form-factor workstation with Intel Core processors and up to 12 cores. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, which has 12 cores and up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM. Thinvent also has the Treo with Intel Core i3 and i5 processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
HP Z2 Mini G4 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Z2 Mini G4 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core (series not confirmed) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 12 cores | 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 32 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi; Wi-Fi 5 dual band available as separate SKU | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | Ethernet port | 2 x 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports | 1 x 1000 Mbps Ethernet |
| Expansion | Not confirmed | RS485 option, VESA mount | VESA mount |
| Power Input | Not confirmed | 100~240 V AC, 12 V 5 A adapter | 100~275 V AC, 12 V 7 A adapter |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores, the same core count as the HP Z2 Mini G4's maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has two Ethernet ports and an RS485 option.
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM across two 32 GB modules.
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All Thinvent Treo models ship with the VESA mounting kit and a choice of operating systems.
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We could not confirm the HP Z2 Mini G4's RAM, storage, wireless or operating system details, so those points are not compared here.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Treo with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U if you need 12 cores, dual Ethernet and a choice of operating systems. Choose the Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i3-1315U if you need up to 64 GB of RAM and built-in Wi-Fi 5.
