The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3 is a compact business desktop that supports up to Intel vPro Enterprise with 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processors, two DDR5 SODIMM slots (4800 MHz) and up to 64 GB of DDR5 memory. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which is offered with Intel Core processors from 12th to 14th Gen and with up to 64 GB of RAM, so it covers a similar range of business performance levels.
Lenovo M90Q Gen 3 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
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| Processor | Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i9 (vPro) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR5 (2 x SODIMM) | 8 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | HDD and M.2 SSD options | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Compact tiny desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer processors from 12th to 14th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 5 options, giving a wider choice of processor families within one product line.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U and the Core i5-1240P both offer up to 64 GB of RAM, matching the Lenovo M90q Gen 3's stated maximum.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs include dual LAN on the listed configurations, and wireless can be selected as either no WiFi or dual-band Wi-Fi 5.
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The Lenovo M90q Gen 3 supports up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor with vPro, which is a higher processor class than the Thinvent Treo options listed here.
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The Lenovo M90q Gen 3 lists a PCIe x8 Gen 4 expansion slot, while the Thinvent Treo specifications provided do not list an expansion slot.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3 if you need the highest-end 12th Gen Intel Core i9 with vPro and PCIe expansion for demanding business workloads. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact business mini PC with Intel Core processors from 12th to 14th Gen, up to 64 GB of RAM, and dual LAN.
