The HP Z220 is an Intel Xeon-based workstation from HP, sold in Convertible Minitower (CMT) and Small Form Factor (SFF) designs, with memory up to 32 GB. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, which has up to 64 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD in a compact mini PC chassis.
HP Z220 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Alternatives
| HP Z220 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Xeon (E3-1200 v2 family) | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz | 4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR3 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 8 GB DDR4 (as configured) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | CMT or SFF | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 7 recommended | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), or no Wi-Fi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), or no Wi-Fi |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| USB | USB 3.0 (four integrated ports) | 2 × USB 3.2, 2 × USB 2.0, 4 × front USB 2.0 | 4 × USB 3.0, 4 × front USB 2.0 |
| Mounting | Not confirmed | VESA mount | VESA mount |
| Operating temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the HP Z220.
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The Thinvent Treo has 2 TB of SSD storage in a 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm mini PC chassis.
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The Thinvent Treo is available with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without an operating system.
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The HP Z220 uses an Intel Xeon processor, with professional-grade Xeon E3-1200 v2 options. The Thinvent Treo uses an Intel Core i3-1315U, a 13th generation Core processor.
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The HP Z220 is offered in a Convertible Minitower design with room for expansion. The Thinvent Treo is a compact mini PC with a VESA mount.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Z220 if you need a full-size Xeon workstation tower with HP's CMT expansion options. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact system with higher RAM capacity, a 2 TB SSD, and a choice of operating systems including Linux.
