The HP i5 12th Generation Desktop is a desktop PC built around the Intel Core i5-12400 processor. Its facts give 6 cores, up to 16 GB RAM and up to 512 GB storage. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1335U is the closest match: it has 10 cores, up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage, in a compact Mini PC form factor.
HP i5 12th Gen Desktop vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| HP i5 12th Gen Desktop | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | 6 cores / 12 threads | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tower desktop | Mini PC (198 × 187 × 40 mm) |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero supports up to 64 GB RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the HP desktop.
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The Thinvent Aero supports up to 2 TB SSD storage, against a 512 GB maximum for the HP desktop.
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The Thinvent Aero has 10 cores, against 6 cores in the Intel Core i5-12400.
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The Thinvent Aero is a Mini PC of 198 × 187 × 40 mm, which saves desk space. The HP desktop is a tower.
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The HP desktop uses an Intel Core i5-12400 with a turbo speed of up to 4.4 GHz. The Thinvent Aero's i5-1335U reaches up to 4.6 GHz.
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We could not confirm the HP desktop's operating system, so the two cannot be compared on that point.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP i5 12th Gen Desktop if you want a tower desktop with an Intel Core i5-12400 and a 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage configuration. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need more memory and storage, a compact footprint, or a choice of operating systems including Ubuntu Linux and Windows 11 IoT Value.
