The Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q (Tiny) is a compact business desktop built around 8th and 9th Gen Intel Core processors, with DDR4 memory and PCIe SSD storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which offers 12 cores, up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB SSD in a compact mini PC form factor.
Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q (Tiny) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (e.g. i5-8400T), up to 9th Gen Intel Core | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 6 cores (Intel Core i5-8400T) | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | PCIe SSD (e.g. 256 GB) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tiny desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P offers 12 cores, compared with up to 6 cores on the Intel Core i5-8400T configuration of the ThinkCentre M720q.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM, twice the up to 32 GB stated for the ThinkCentre M720q.
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Thinvent Treo models offer up to 2 TB SSD storage, with options for Dual LAN and Dual Band WiFi.
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The ThinkCentre M720q comes from a Lenovo business line with 8th/9th Gen Intel processors and integrated UHD Graphics 630, while the Thinvent Treo uses newer 12th to 14th Gen Intel and AMD Ryzen processors.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q if you want a compact office desktop with an established 8th/9th Gen Intel platform. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, up to 64 GB of RAM and a newer processor generation in a compact mini PC.
