The Lenovo ThinkCentre i3 12th Generation is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i3 processor, sold with Windows 11 Pro and up to 64 GB of RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, which is also a 6-core Intel Core i3 12th Generation Mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM and Windows 11 Pro. The Thinvent Treo also uses an Intel chip from the same i3 12th Generation family.
Lenovo ThinkCentre i3 12th Gen vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre i3 12th Gen | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3 12th Gen (i3-12100 and i3-12100T cited in listings) | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 6 cores | 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache | 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz, 10 MB cache |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 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 | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | 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 | Available with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or without WiFi | Available with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or without WiFi |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | Dual LAN, 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Display outputs | Not confirmed | HDMI, VGA | HDMI, VGA |
| Dimensions | Not confirmed | 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm | 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm |
| Housing | Not confirmed | Aluminium, powder coated, black | Aluminium, powder coated, black |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3 12th and 13th Generation processors has up to 64 GB of RAM, the same as the Lenovo ThinkCentre i3 12th Gen maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U is a 6-core Intel Core i3 12th Generation system, the same processor family as the Lenovo ThinkCentre i3 12th Gen.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the Lenovo ThinkCentre's storage maximum.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs let the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, no operating system, or DOS.
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The Lenovo ThinkCentre i3 12th Gen is sold with Windows 11 Pro. We could not confirm its VESA mount, port layout or wireless options.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U has VESA mount support, a 12V 7A power adapter and an operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre i3 12th Gen if you want a Lenovo-branded Mini PC with Windows 11 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want an Intel Core i3 12th or 13th Generation Mini PC with up to 64 GB RAM, up to 2 TB SSD, and a choice of operating system, including Linux or no operating system.
