The Lenovo ThinkCentre i7 13th Gen is a business Mini PC built around 13th Generation Intel Core i7 processors, with support for up to 128 GB of RAM and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which uses a 12th Generation Intel Core i7 processor with 10 cores and has up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Lenovo ThinkCentre i7 13th Gen vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre i7 13th Gen | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 13th Gen | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 16 cores | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 128 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 32 GB |
| 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) |
Key differences
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The Lenovo ThinkCentre i7 13th Gen supports up to 128 GB of RAM. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB.
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The Lenovo ThinkCentre i7 13th Gen is based on 13th Generation Intel Core i7 processors. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U is based on a 12th Generation Intel Core i7 processor.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets the buyer choose the operating system, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value, or no OS.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has dual LAN, two USB 3.2 ports, three front USB 2.0 ports, an RS485 option, and a VESA mount.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD. Its 12V 7A adapter and optional Wi-Fi 5 (dual band) are listed as separate SKU options.
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The Lenovo ThinkCentre i7 13th Gen includes a dTPM 2.0 chip and Lenovo ThinkShield security features.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre i7 13th Gen if you need the highest RAM ceiling of up to 128 GB or prefer 13th Generation Intel Core i7 processors with Lenovo ThinkShield security. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact Mini PC with dual LAN, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and the freedom to run Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no OS.