The Intel NUC 12 with a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 is a mini PC built on the Intel Core i5-1240P processor, with dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory up to 64 GB and dual M.2 SSD slots. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with the same Intel Core i5-1240P processor, 12 cores, up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage, running Windows 11 Pro.
Intel NUC 12 i5 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i5-1240P)
| Intel NUC 12 (Core i5) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | 12 cores (4P+8E) / 16 threads | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4-3200 (dual channel) | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Dual M.2 SSD slots | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 2 x 1000 Mbps |
| Video Outputs | Not confirmed | HDMI and VGA |
| Operating Temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 40°C |
Key differences
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Both products use the same Intel Core i5-1240P processor and support 64 GB of DDR4 memory.
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The Thinvent Treo ships with a 2 TB SSD already installed, while the Intel NUC 12 is offered with dual M.2 slots for storage.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports, and the dual-band Wi-Fi 5 version is available.
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The Thinvent Treo can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or be supplied without an OS.
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The Thinvent Treo is rated for operation from 0°C to 40°C at 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing.
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We could not confirm the Intel NUC 12's wireless, Ethernet, video output or operating temperature specifications, so these points are not compared here.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC 12 i5 if you want a compact Intel Core i5-1240P system with dual M.2 slots for your own storage choices. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with the same processor if you need a pre-configured 2 TB SSD, dual Ethernet ports, a choice of operating systems including Linux, or a system rated for a defined operating temperature range.
