The Intel NUC 11 Enthusiast Kit (NUC11PHKi7C, also sold as the NUC11PHKi7CAA) is a compact mini PC built around an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor with two DDR4 SO-DIMM memory slots. For a similar compact mini PC with a more recent Intel Core processor and higher memory and storage options, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U is a strong alternative.
Intel NUC 11 Enthusiast Kit vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Intel NUC 11 Enthusiast Kit (NUC11PHKi7C) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7-1165G7 (11th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (14th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Quad-core (4 cores) | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Two DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets; 16 GB in listed configuration | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB M.2 SSD in listed configuration; dual M.2 slots | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U offers up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, compared with the 16 GB configuration listed for the NUC11PHKi7CAA.
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i7-1255U has 10 cores, while the NUC 11 Enthusiast Kit's i7-1165G7 is quad-core.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer storage of up to 2 TB SSD.
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The Intel NUC 11 Enthusiast Kit includes an integrated graphics option specified in its product listings for gaming and graphics-heavy use.
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Thinvent Treo models with the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U provide 12 cores and a newer 14th Gen processor, with DDR5 memory of up to 32 GB.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC 11 Enthusiast Kit if you want a compact Intel mini PC with the 11th Gen Core i7-1165G7 and its discrete-graphics-oriented Enthusiast platform. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, higher RAM capacity of up to 64 GB, and up to 2 TB of storage in a compact form factor.
