The Intel NUC is a mini PC built around Intel Core i5 processors. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P. It is also an Intel Core i5 mini PC, with 64 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD, and it runs Windows 11 Pro. Where we could confirm the Intel NUC's specifications, the table below compares them with the Thinvent Treo.
Intel NUC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Intel NUC (Core i5 series) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 series | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of RAM, which is the higher RAM figure in this comparison.
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Both Thinvent Treo models include a 2 TB SSD, Dual LAN, HDMI and VGA outputs, and a VESA mount.
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1240P is available with or without dual band Wi-Fi 5.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is built with an aluminium housing and an operating range of 0°C to 40°C.
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We could not confirm the Intel NUC's core count, RAM maximum, storage capacity or operating system options, so these points are not compared above.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P if you need a Core i5 mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM and a choice of operating systems. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U if you need the newer Intel Core Ultra processor family, with DDR5 memory.
