The Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 30s Gen 5 is a compact business desktop in the small form factor (SFF) class, with an 8.2-litre chassis and an Intel Core i7-13620H processor. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U processor, which offers a similar 10-core Intel Core i7 class and a larger memory ceiling of up to 64 GB.
Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 30s Gen 5 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 30s Gen 5 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | 10 cores (6P + 4E) / 16 threads | 10 cores |
| Max Frequency | P-core up to 4.9 GHz, E-core up to 3.6 GHz | Up to 4.7 GHz |
| Cache | 24 MB | 12 MB |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR5-5200 (base 16 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 (base) | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor (SFF), 8.2 L | Mini PC |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics | Not stated |
| Wireless | Not stated | Dual Band Wi-Fi (or No WiFi option) |
| Operating System | Not stated | DOS |
Key differences
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Thinvent offers a higher maximum memory ceiling in the Treo i7-1255U configuration: up to 64 GB, matching the Lenovo's stated maximum of 64 GB DDR5 but in a DDR4 platform with two 32 GB modules.
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Thinvent offers storage of up to 2 TB SSD, while the Lenovo lists a 512 GB SSD as its base storage with no stated maximum.
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The Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 30s Gen 5 is the stronger processor: the Intel Core i7-13620H has a higher P-core boost (4.9 GHz) and a larger 24 MB cache than the i7-1255U's 12 MB cache.
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The Lenovo offers DDR5-5200 memory, while the Thinvent Treo i7-1255U uses DDR4.
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Dual Band Wi-Fi is available on the Thinvent Treo i7-1255U, and a No WiFi option is also offered.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 30s Gen 5 if you need the newer 13th-generation Intel Core i7 performance and DDR5 memory in a compact business desktop. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U if you want a mini PC with a larger storage ceiling of up to 2 TB and up to 64 GB of memory, with optional Dual Band Wi-Fi.
