The HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus is a compact entry-level server that can be placed flat or vertically and is built around Intel Xeon E and Pentium Gold processors. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, which offers 6 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a compact mini PC chassis.
HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
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| Processor | Intel Xeon E / Pentium Gold | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 4 cores (Xeon E) | 6 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR5 (32 GB configuration) |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Compact tower, flat or vertical | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | Dual band Wi-Fi or no Wi-Fi | No Wi-Fi |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum stated for the HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U provides 6 cores and a 4.5 GHz maximum frequency.
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U provides 12 cores and a 4.3 GHz maximum frequency.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs can be configured with dual band Wi-Fi, which the stated HPE specifications do not list.
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The HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus supports ECC memory and is designed for server-style workloads, a trade-off that Thinvent Treo models do not match.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus if you need a server platform with ECC memory for small business network services. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, more cores and optional Wi-Fi in a compact desktop-style system for office or edge computing tasks.
