The Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo Ultra is a compact business desktop. The reviewed unit, from StorageReview and PCMag, uses an Intel Core i7-14700 processor, 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 512 GB SSD. The Lenovo ThinkCentre X Ultra, announced at IFA 2026, is a 1.6-liter desktop built around an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 with up to 128 GB of unified memory. For buyers who want a compact Intel or AMD mini PC with configurable memory and storage, the closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC.
Lenovo ThinkCentre Ultra vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo Ultra | Lenovo ThinkCentre X Ultra | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 to i7 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7-14700 (65W) | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Intel Core i5-1240P to i7-1255U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U / 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | 20 cores / 28 threads | 16 cores | 10 to 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | Up to 128 GB LPDDR5X unified | 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4 | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Compact mini desktop | 1.6-liter desktop (183 × 183 × 51 mm) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | Not stated | No WiFi or dual band Wi-Fi 5 | No WiFi or dual band Wi-Fi 5 |
Key differences
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Thinvent offers a wider memory range in the Treo line, with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, which buyers can choose at purchase.
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The Treo line includes Intel and AMD processor options, so buyers can match a configuration to their workload and budget.
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Thinvent Treo models offer optional dual-band Wi-Fi 5 or no WiFi, letting buyers choose connectivity.
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The Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo Ultra reviewed unit has a higher-core-count Core i7-14700 and a discrete GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, which is stronger for graphics-heavy or high-core-count workloads.
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The Lenovo ThinkCentre X Ultra offers up to 128 GB of unified memory, more than the Thinvent Treo maximum of 64 GB.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo Ultra or X Ultra if you need the highest processing power or the large unified memory pool of the X Ultra for demanding workloads. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact Intel or AMD business mini PC with configurable RAM up to 64 GB, flexible SSD sizes up to 2 TB, and a choice of wireless options.
