The LattePanda Mu Ultra is a compact x86 compute module built around Intel Core Ultra processors, with up to 8 CPU cores, up to 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory and integrated AI acceleration. The closest Thinvent alternatives are Thinvent Treo Mini PCs with Intel Core i3 and Intel Core Ultra 5 processors. These are complete mini PCs with up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD and a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux.
LattePanda Mu Ultra vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| LattePanda Mu Ultra | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 13th 1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Ultra 5 14th 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 8 cores | 6 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB LPDDR5X | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Compute module (card-sized) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS (Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS also available) | Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS (Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS also available) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| USB | Not confirmed | 2 x USB 3.2, 2 x USB 2.0, 4 x front USB 2.0 | Not confirmed |
| Housing | Not confirmed | Aluminium, powder coated | Not confirmed |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores, against up to 8 cores on the LattePanda Mu Ultra.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM, against a 16 GB maximum on the LattePanda Mu Ultra.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PCs include a 2 TB SSD. We could not confirm the LattePanda Mu Ultra's storage.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a full set of ports: HDMI, VGA, USB 3.2, USB 2.0, front USB 2.0, audio jacks and 1000 Mbps Ethernet. The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD.
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The LattePanda Mu Ultra is a compact compute module with up to 4 PCIe 4.0 x1 lanes for expansion. Thinvent Treo Mini PCs are complete systems that ship with a VESA mount for fixing them to a display or wall.
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The LattePanda Mu Ultra has Intel Arc integrated graphics and a neural processing unit for on-device AI. We could not confirm the AI performance figures of the Thinvent Treo Mini PC.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the LattePanda Mu Ultra if you are building a card-sized compute module into your own hardware design and need on-device AI. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a complete, ready-to-use system with up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD and Ubuntu Linux or another operating system of your choice.
