The Intel NUC is a mini PC family that Intel sells with several processors. The facts we could confirm list the NUC11TN series, which uses Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, and the ASUS NUC 16, which uses Intel Core Series 3 processors with an integrated GPU and NPU. We could not confirm whether any NUC model in the query has a discrete GPU. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which is available with Intel Core i3, Core Ultra 5 and Celeron processors and with Intel Core i3-1215U and Core i3-1315U, the same processor family as the NUC11TN i3.
Intel NUC With GPU vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Intel NUC (NUC11TN series) | Thinvent Treo, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3, i5, i7 | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 12 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 32 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Graphics | Integrated GPU | Intel integrated graphics | Intel integrated graphics | Intel integrated graphics |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 5 dual band, or no WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 dual band, or no WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 dual band, or no WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U has up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the NUC11TN's maximum RAM or storage.
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The Treo with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores and supports up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM.
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Every Treo configuration lets you choose the operating system, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, and DOS.
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Several Treo models include two Ethernet ports and an RS485 option. The i3-1215U model has dual LAN.
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The Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD and a VESA mount. The NUC is available as a kit, board or mini PC, and we could not confirm the storage bays it has.
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We could not confirm the NUC's graphics specifications beyond integrated graphics. For the Treo, the facts we have list no discrete GPU.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an Intel NUC if you need Intel's own mini PC platform, or the ASUS NUC 16 if you want the newer Core Series 3 with an integrated NPU. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need the same Intel i3 class with up to 64 GB of RAM, a choice of operating systems, or the Core Ultra 5 with 12 cores.
