The Intel NUC BOXNUC7PJYHN2 is a barebone mini PC built on the Intel Pentium Silver J5005 processor, with two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots that support up to 8 GB of memory. For a fanless compact PC with a stronger processor and far more memory and storage headroom, the closest Thinvent option is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, which offers up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Intel NUC BOXNUC7PJYHN2 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Intel NUC BOXNUC7PJYHN2 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Pentium Silver J5005 | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB (DDR4) | 4 GB to 64 GB (DDR4) | 4 GB to 32 GB |
| Storage | HDD & SSD (Serial ATA III) | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | UCFF (4" x 4") | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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Memory: the Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the 8 GB maximum of the BOXNUC7PJYHN2.
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Storage: Thinvent Treo models offer SSD capacities from 128 GB up to 2 TB.
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Processor: the Intel Core i3-1215U is a 12th-generation processor with 6 cores, a newer platform than the Pentium Silver J5005.
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Wireless: Thinvent Treo models are available with dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) as well as without Wi-Fi.
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Trade-off: the BOXNUC7PJYHN2 is a compact, low-power barebone system, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a fully equipped system that is typically configured with its own memory and storage.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC BOXNUC7PJYHN2 if you need a basic compact barebone system with a low-power Pentium Silver processor and modest memory needs. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U if you need more processing headroom, up to 64 GB of RAM and larger SSD storage in a compact system.
