The HP Z240 is a workstation desktop with an Intel Core i7 processor, up to 32 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage, running Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, with dual-band Wi-Fi and Windows 11 Pro.
HP Z240 Core i7 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Z240 Core i7 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i7 12th 1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i7 12th 1255U (No WiFi) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Desktop workstation | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Not included |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | 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) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the HP Z240.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, well above the 512 GB maximum of the HP Z240.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses an Intel Core i7-1255U, a 12th-generation processor, and the HP Z240 Core i7 is built on a different Intel generation.
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The Thinvent Treo is a compact mini PC, while the HP Z240 is a larger desktop workstation.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports, dual LAN, and dual-band Wi-Fi 5 on the standard model.
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We could not confirm the HP Z240's exact core count or its full connectivity list, so those points are left out of this comparison.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Z240 if you need a full-size tower workstation form factor. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact system with higher RAM and storage ceilings, dual LAN, and a choice of operating systems including Linux.
