The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 is a 1-litre mini workstation built around Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) processors with Intel vPro, with up to 24 cores. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a 10-core mini PC with up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD, running Windows 11 Pro.
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) with Intel vPro | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 24 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC, 1 L volume | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 has a higher core count, with up to 24 cores against the Treo's 10 cores, and Intel vPro support.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 2.5-inch drive bay in place of a second M.2 slot. Its storage is an SSD, with up to 2 TB.
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The Treo has up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM and dual Ethernet ports, and is available with dual band Wi-Fi 5 or without wireless.
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The Treo lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, where the ThinkStation's operating systems were not confirmed.
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We could not confirm the ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2's memory and storage maximums from the facts available to us, so those comparisons are left open.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 if you need the highest core count in a 1-litre form factor, with Intel vPro and optional NVIDIA RTX graphics. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need up to 64 GB RAM, dual Ethernet, a choice of operating systems, and a compact mini PC for industrial or embedded use.
