The Intel NUC Hades Canyon (NUC8I7HVK) is a mini PC from Intel's Next Unit of Computing line, built around an 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor with Radeon RX Vega M graphics. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7 12th generation 1255U, which runs Windows 11 Pro and has up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage. Thinvent does not offer a model with discrete graphics like the Hades Canyon, so the comparison focuses on processor, memory, storage and connectivity.
Intel NUC Hades Canyon vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Intel NUC Hades Canyon (NUC8I7HVK) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i7 12th 1255U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 8th gen Intel Core i7 (unlocked) | Intel Core i7 12th gen 1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 2 M.2 slots for SSDs | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Graphics | Radeon RX Vega M GH with 4 GB HBM2 | Integrated graphics |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM. We could not confirm the maximum RAM of the Hades Canyon in the available product information.
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The Treo Mini PC has up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a single drive. The Hades Canyon has two M.2 slots for SSDs and no 2.5-inch SATA drive bay.
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The Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount and dual-band Wi-Fi 5 on the wireless variant. The Hades Canyon supports up to 6 displays and has two Thunderbolt ports.
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The Hades Canyon has discrete Radeon RX Vega M GH graphics with 4 GB of dedicated memory, which the Treo Mini PC does not have. Choose the Hades Canyon for graphics-intensive workloads.
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The Treo Mini PC lets you choose from several operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux™ Embedded Linux.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC Hades Canyon if you need dedicated graphics performance and Thunderbolt connectivity. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact system with up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of storage and a choice of operating systems.