The Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 SFF is a small form factor desktop PC built around 4th Generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors. Its maximum memory is 32 GB. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5, which uses a newer Intel processor generation and supports up to 64 GB of RAM.
Lenovo M83 SFF vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 SFF | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 13th Gen 1335U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th Gen 1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (4th Generation) | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | HDD and SSD options | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor (SFF) desktop | 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) |
| WiFi | Not confirmed | No WiFi (Wi-Fi 5 dual band version available) | No WiFi (Wi-Fi 5 dual band version available) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the Lenovo M83 SFF.
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The Thinvent Treo uses 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core processors, while the Lenovo M83 SFF uses 4th Generation Intel Core processors.
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Thinvent Treo models offer a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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Thinvent Treo models include dual Ethernet ports in some configurations, and a VESA mount for wall or monitor fixing.
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The Lenovo M83 SFF has storage options that include HDDs, which the Thinvent Treo does not offer. The Thinvent Treo uses an SSD for storage.
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We could not confirm the Lenovo M83 SFF's WiFi, operating system or core count, so these points are left out of the comparison.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 SFF if you need a desktop with HDD storage options and a 4th Generation Intel Core platform. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, a newer Intel processor, SSD storage, or a choice of operating system.
