The Intel NUC NUC8i3BEH (BOXNUC8I3BEH1) is a compact mini PC kit built around a dual-core 8th generation Intel Core i3-8109U processor. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with an Intel Core i3-1215U processor, which offers six cores and up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. Thinvent's Treo range also includes compact fanless-style options suited to industrial use, and the Treo line spans Intel Core i3 to Core i7, Celeron and AMD Ryzen 5 processors.
Intel NUC 8i3BEH vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Intel NUC NUC8i3BEH | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-8109U | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | 2 cores / 4 threads | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 2.5" drive support, M.2 SSD slot | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC kit (UCFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560 (Bluetooth 5.0) | Dual Band WiFi (option available) | Dual Band WiFi (option available) |
| Max Frequency | 3.6 GHz turbo | Up to 4.4 GHz | Up to 4.5 GHz |
Key differences
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Thinvent offers six cores against the NUC8i3BEH's dual-core processor, giving more parallel processing capacity.
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Thinvent Treo systems support up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, a higher configurable maximum than the 32 GB supported by the NUC8i3BEH.
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Thinvent's Treo models provide up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with a choice of RAM and SSD configurations at purchase.
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The NUC8i3BEH offers 2.5" drive support and Intel Optane memory readiness, which some buyers may prefer for hybrid storage setups.
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The NUC8i3BEH is a kit that requires buyers to add their own memory and storage, while Thinvent Treo systems are supplied configured.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC NUC8i3BEH if you want a compact kit with 2.5" drive support and Optane memory readiness for a customised build. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, up to 64 GB of RAM and a configured system ready to deploy.
