The Zotac Magnus One is an Intel Core i5 mini PC from Zotac's ZBOX Magnus range, and its listings describe upgradable memory and storage, Killer networking, and a discrete GeForce RTX graphics option in some configurations. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is the closest Thinvent alternative. It is also an Intel Core mini PC, and it is offered with Intel Core i5 processors, from 12th to 14th generation. The Treo is built for business, industrial and embedded use, and it runs Windows 11 Pro or several other operating systems.
Zotac Magnus One vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Zotac Magnus One | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th 1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 14th 120U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (10th Gen, per listings) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB | Up to 32 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Killer networking (per listings) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the Wi-Fi SKU; no Wi-Fi on the base SKU | No Wi-Fi on this SKU; dual band Wi-Fi 5 on the Wi-Fi SKU |
| Graphics | GeForce RTX 30 Series in some configurations (per listings) | Integrated | Integrated |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of RAM. We could not confirm the Magnus One's maximum memory, so we have not compared the two maximums.
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Both Thinvent Treo Mini PCs use an Intel Core processor, the same processor maker as the Magnus One.
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The Thinvent Treo supports 2 TB of SSD storage through its M.2 slot, and buyers can choose from six operating systems.
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The Magnus One lists a GeForce RTX graphics card in some configurations. The Treo uses integrated graphics, so it is the better fit when a discrete GPU is not needed.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount and a 0°C to 40°C operating range, which suits fixed installations in offices and industrial sites.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac Magnus One if you need a discrete GeForce RTX graphics card for gaming or GPU-heavy creative work. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need an Intel Core mini PC for business, kiosk or embedded use, with up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and a choice of operating systems.
