The Intel NUC i5 8th Gen is a fully built mini PC from the 8th generation Intel Core i5+ platform, with Intel Optane memory and Iris Plus Graphics 655. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P processor, which offers a newer 12th generation processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Intel NUC i5 8th Gen vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Intel NUC 8 Home NUC8i5BEHFA | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | 8th Gen Intel Core i5+ | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 32 GB DDR5 (model listed) |
| Storage | 1 TB HDD with 16 GB Intel Optane memory | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Graphics | Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Not stated | Not stated |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi (model dependent) | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi (model dependent) |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC models with Intel Core i5-1240P offer 12 cores, against the 8th Gen Core i5+ platform, which is built on an older processor generation.
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Thinvent Treo models offer up to 64 GB of RAM, while the stated memory for the NUC8i5BEHFA is not listed in the provided details.
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Thinvent Treo models include a 2 TB SSD as standard, while the NUC8i5BEHFA pairs Intel Optane memory with a 1 TB HDD.
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The Intel NUC 8 includes Iris Plus Graphics 655, a feature for which Thinvent Treo details do not state a graphics specification.
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Thinvent Treo models offer Dual LAN and a choice of No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi, depending on the configuration.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC 8 if you want a fully built system with Intel Optane memory and integrated Iris Plus graphics for media and everyday tasks. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a newer 12th generation Intel Core i5 with higher memory capacity and a 2 TB SSD for business workstations, multitasking or data-heavy work.
