The Lenovo ThinkStation P330 is a workstation sold in small form factor and tower configurations, built around Intel Xeon E-2100 and 8th Gen Intel Core processors with up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which offers up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a compact mini PC chassis.
Lenovo ThinkStation P330 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Lenovo ThinkStation P330 (SFF) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P |
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| Processor | Up to one Intel Xeon E-2100 family, or 8th Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 6 cores (Xeon E-2100 / 8th Gen Core) | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4-2666 (4 DIMM sockets) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | 8.4L mini-tower (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Chipset | Intel C246 | Not stated | Not stated |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 / P630 (integrated); supports discrete graphics | Not stated | Not stated |
| Expansion slots | Three PCIe 3.0 slots | Not stated | Not stated |
| Memory protection | ECC with ECC UDIMM (not on Core i7/i5) | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U offers 10 cores, compared with up to 6 cores on the ThinkStation P330's Core family configurations.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P offers 12 cores, the highest core count in the Treo range listed here.
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Both Thinvent Treo configurations offer up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, matching the ThinkStation P330's stated maximum, and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The ThinkStation P330 supports ECC memory on Xeon-based systems and provides PCIe expansion slots, which the Thinvent Treo listings do not describe.
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The ThinkStation P330 is a larger 8.4-litre mini-tower, while the Thinvent Treo is a compact mini PC.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkStation P330 if you need ECC memory, PCIe expansion for discrete graphics cards, or a Xeon-based workstation platform. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact desktop with high core counts, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a small footprint.
