The Mac mini is Apple's compact desktop computer. Apple sold Mac mini models with Intel processors from 2006 to 2023, and the search query refers to an Intel Core i7 configuration. We could not confirm the exact processor, memory or storage of the configuration named in your query, so this comparison uses the Intel Core i5 Mac mini described in the Apple Support facts. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, which uses the same Intel Core i5-class family as the Mac mini.
Mac mini Intel i5 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Mac mini (2018), Intel i5 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
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| Processor | 3.0 GHz 6-core Intel Core i5 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | 6 cores | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | 8 GB (configuration tested) | Up to 32 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 256 GB Fusion Drive (configuration tested) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 Pro (choice of Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (choice of Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 2 x 1000 Mbps | 2 x 1000 Mbps |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, against the 8 GB configuration in the Apple Support facts.
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Both Thinvent Treo models provide up to 2 TB of SSD storage with a choice of operating system, including Ubuntu Linux and Without OS.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores, against the 6 cores of the Mac mini tested.
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The Mac mini runs macOS. The Thinvent Treo runs Windows 11 Pro by default, and the buyer can choose other operating systems.
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The Mac mini has a built-in Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU. We could not confirm the graphics details of the Thinvent Treo.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Mac mini if you need macOS and the Apple software ecosystem. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact Intel desktop with more cores, larger RAM and SSD options, dual LAN, and a choice of operating system.
