Latest Intel NUC - Intel NUC Core Ultra 9 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC

The Intel NUC is a mini PC family from Intel, and the searched Core Ultra 9 configurations sit at the top of that range. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, a 12-core mini PC with up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD. Thinvent also has the Treo with Intel Core i7-1255U, which uses the same processor brand as the NUC family.

Intel NUC Core Ultra 9 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC

Key differences

• The Intel NUC Core Ultra 9 has a higher core count and higher RAM and storage maximums than the Thinvent Treo range.

• The Thinvent Treo with Core i7-1255U has up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD, and includes dual LAN and an RS485 option.

• The Thinvent Treo with Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores and the same Intel Core Ultra processor family as the NUC's Core Ultra line.

• Every Thinvent Treo SKU lists a choice of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS and DOS.

• The Thinvent Treo SKUs with Intel processors include two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, and each has 1 HDMI and 1 VGA output.

• We could not confirm the Intel NUC Core Ultra 9's operating system options from the available information.

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Intel NUC Core Ultra 9 if you need the highest core count and memory ceiling in the NUC family. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a mini PC with up to 64 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD, dual Ethernet and a choice of operating systems, including Linux and embedded options.

Buy the Thinvent alternative

• Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U

• Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U