What Is a Mini PC?
A mini PC is a small desktop computer built on a compact board and chassis. It has a full processor, memory, storage and I/O ports in a body that is much smaller than a tower PC. Mini PCs run standard operating systems such as Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu Linux, and they fit behind a monitor, under a desk or inside a kiosk or control cabinet.
Key Specifications
Thinvent mini PCs use processors from Intel, AMD and ARM. Each model lists its processor generation, core count, maximum frequency and cache size. Memory options range from 4 GB to 16 GB, and storage includes SSDs and eMMC modules. Power adapters are rated from 5V to 19V, depending on the model.
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | Memory | Storage | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U (12th Gen) | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U (14th Gen) | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i5-1335U (13th Gen) | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (14th Gen) | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel N5095A (11th Gen) | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U (7000 Series) | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U (7000 Series) | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | ARM Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 1 MB | 4 GB onboard | 32 GB eMMC | Thinux Embedded Linux |
Use Cases
Mini PCs suit office desktops, digital signage, kiosks, point-of-sale terminals, machine monitoring and light industrial control. Models with dual LAN support two separate networks. Models with dual band WiFi connect to 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks. Models without WiFi suit wired networks.
Choosing a Processor
Intel Core i5 and i7 processors offer higher core counts and frequencies for multitasking. Intel Celeron and AMD Ryzen 5 models suit general office work. The ARM Cortex A55 model suits embedded Linux applications that need low power and a small footprint.
Thinvent Mini PCs
Thinvent has mini PCs in three lines: Aero, Treo and Micro. The Aero line covers Intel Core processors from 12th to 14th generation. The Treo line covers Intel Celeron and AMD Ryzen 5 processors. The Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM processor with Thinux embedded Linux.
