The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3 is a Mini PC with Intel Core processors (the facts describe i5 and i9 options, with up to 12 cores) and up to 64 GB of DDR5 memory. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC family, which has Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with Windows 11 Pro or several other operating systems to choose from.
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 12th 1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 13th 1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (i5-12500 listed) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 12 cores | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR5 | 64 GB DDR4 | 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | SSD and HDD options (256 GB listed) | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (tiny desktop) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Thinvent alternatives: Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 12th 1240P, Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 13th 1335U
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P and i5-1335U both offer up to 64 GB of RAM, the same maximum stated for the M90q Gen 3, and a 2 TB SSD.
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The Thinvent Treo ships with a 2 TB SSD in each configuration listed, while we could not confirm the M90q Gen 3's maximum storage.
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The Thinvent Treo has a dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) option, as well as a version with no Wi-Fi.
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The Thinvent Treo has four front USB 2.0 ports and two rear USB 3.2 ports, and a VESA mount, which gives buyers more mounting options.
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The Lenovo M90q Gen 3 has Intel vPro Enterprise and DDR5 memory, which the Thinvent Treo does not have. The Thinvent Treo uses DDR4 memory.
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The Lenovo M90q Gen 3 is available with i9 processors, which the Thinvent Treo range does not include. The Thinvent Treo's highest listed processor is the Intel Core i7-1255U.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3 if you need Intel vPro Enterprise management or DDR5 memory. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a Mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD and a choice of operating systems.