The Intel NUC BOXNUC7CJYHN2 is a barebones NUC kit built around a dual-core Intel Celeron J4005 processor, with support for up to 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 2.5-inch drive. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC range offers Intel processors from Celeron N5095A to Core i7, with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, making it a strong alternative for buyers who need more performance and memory headroom.
Intel NUC BOXNUC7CJYHN2 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, Core i3, and Core i5
| Feature | Intel NUC BOXNUC7CJYHN2 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P |
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| Processor | Intel Celeron J4005 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | 2 cores / 2 threads | 4 cores | 6 cores | 12 cores |
| Max Frequency | Up to 2.7 GHz | Up to 2.9 GHz | Up to 4.4 GHz | Up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB DDR4 | 4 GB to 32 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 2.5" drive bay (drive not included) | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | UCFF (4" x 4") | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Intel Wireless-AC 9462 + Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi |
| Operating System | Windows 10, 64-bit (supported) | DOS | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Higher memory capacity: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with the 8 GB maximum of the BOXNUC7CJYHN2.
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More processor cores: The Thinvent Treo range offers 4 to 12 cores, while the BOXNUC7CJYHN2 has 2 cores.
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Higher boost clocks: Thinvent Treo models with Core i3 or i5 processors reach up to 4.4 GHz, compared with up to 2.7 GHz on the Celeron J4005.
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Storage included: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs ship with an SSD from 128 GB to 2 TB, while the BOXNUC7CJYHN2 requires you to supply your own 2.5-inch drive.
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Trade-off: The BOXNUC7CJYHN2 is a supported Windows 10 platform with Bluetooth 5.0 included, while Thinvent Treo models ship with DOS.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC BOXNUC7CJYHN2 if you need a small, low-power kit for light digital signage or basic desktop tasks and already have storage and memory. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, larger memory and storage, and higher clock speeds in a similar compact form factor.
