The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny is a compact workstation built around an Intel Core i9-14900 processor with an NVIDIA RTX A1000 8GB discrete graphics card. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U or Core Ultra 5 125U, which offers a similarly small form factor with higher memory capacity options.
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | 24 cores (8P + 16E) / 32 threads | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 2x 48GB SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Compact workstation (about 1 liter volume) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Discrete Graphics | NVIDIA RTX A1000 8GB | Not stated | Not stated |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM, with the Core i7-1255U and Core Ultra 5 125U configurations offering dual LAN and a 2 TB SSD option.
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The Core Ultra 5 125U configuration pairs 12 cores with up to 64 GB of memory, which gives a higher core count than the Core i7-1255U.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs are available with dual-band Wi-Fi 5 or without wireless, so buyers can choose the networking option that suits their setup.
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The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny offers a much higher-performance processor (Intel Core i9-14900 with 24 cores) and a dedicated NVIDIA RTX A1000 graphics card, which suits GPU-accelerated professional workloads.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny if your work depends on a high-core-count processor and dedicated professional graphics in a very small chassis. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact system with up to 64 GB of RAM, dual LAN and flexible wireless options for office, business or general professional computing.
