The Intel NUC Kit NUC5CPYH is a mini PC built on an Intel Celeron N3060 processor, with a maximum of 8 GB of DDR3L memory and a 2.5-inch drive bay. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A is the closest match in form factor and processor maker. It also has 8 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD, and it can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
Intel NUC 3060 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Intel NUC Kit NUC5CPYH | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Core i3-1215U | |
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| Processor | Intel Celeron N3060 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | 8 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | UCFF (4" x 4") | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (other OS options available) | Windows 11 Pro (other OS options available) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Core i3-1215U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the 8 GB maximum of the NUC5CPYH.
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The Thinvent Treo has a 2 TB SSD. We could not confirm the NUC5CPYH's storage capacity.
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The Thinvent Treo lets you choose the operating system, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or no OS.
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The NUC5CPYH has a 2.5-inch drive bay. The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD.
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The Thinvent Treo has four USB 3.0 ports and four front USB 2.0 ports, plus a VESA mount for wall or monitor fixing.
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The Thinvent Treo N5095A is built on the same Intel Celeron family as the NUC5CPYH's Celeron N3060, with a newer generation and 4 cores.
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Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual band) is optional on the Thinvent Treo. A version without Wi-Fi is also available.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC 3060 if you need the Celeron N3060 platform and its 2.5-inch drive support. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need more RAM, a larger SSD, a newer processor, or a choice of operating system. The Treo with Core i3-1215U suits heavier multitasking, and the Treo with Celeron N5095A suits light office and kiosk tasks.
