The Lenovo ThinkCentre i3 is a business desktop from Lenovo's ThinkCentre range, sold with Intel Core i3 processors. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3 processors, which uses the same Intel Core i3 processor family, adds up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and lets the buyer choose from several operating systems.
Lenovo ThinkCentre i3 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre i3 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3 (model not confirmed) | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz | 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tiny, small form factor (model dependent) | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| 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) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1 × 1000 Mbps | 2 × 1000 Mbps (dual LAN) |
| VESA Mount | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U and Intel Core i3-1215U uses the same Intel Core i3 processor family as the ThinkCentre i3, so the processor class is the same.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the ThinkCentre i3's RAM and storage maximums.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U has two Ethernet ports (dual LAN). The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i3-1315U has one Ethernet port.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an RS485 option on the Intel Core i3-1215U model. We could not confirm whether the ThinkCentre i3 has this.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets the buyer choose between Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS and DOS. We could not confirm the operating system options for the ThinkCentre i3.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 12 V DC power input and is rated for 0°C to 40°C operation with BIS, RoHS and ISO certifications.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre i3 if you need a Lenovo business desktop in the ThinkCentre range. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3 if you want a mini PC with the same Intel Core i3 processor family, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a choice of operating systems, and optional dual-band Wi-Fi.