What Is a Mini PC?
A mini PC is a small desktop computer built on a compact board and chassis. It has a processor, memory, storage and I/O ports in a body that is typically a fraction of the size of a tower PC. Mini PCs run Windows, Linux or embedded Linux, and they are used where space, power draw or fixed installation matter more than expansion slots.
Key Specifications
The Thinvent mini PC range uses processors from Intel, AMD and ARM. Specifications vary by model:
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Processors: Intel Core i3-1215U, Core i5-1335U, Core i7-1255U, Core 5 120U and Core Ultra 5 125U; Intel Celeron N5095A; AMD Ryzen 5 7430U; ARM Cortex-A55.
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Cores: 4 to 12, depending on the processor.
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Maximum frequency: 1.9 GHz to 5.0 GHz.
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Memory: 4 GB to 16 GB. Models use DDR4 or DDR5 RAM, or 4 GB onboard RAM on the ARM model.
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Storage: 32 GB eMMC on the ARM model; 128 GB to 512 GB SSD on the x86 models.
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Power: External adapters rated 5V 2A, 12V 5A, 12V 7A or 19V 3A.
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Networking: Models are available with Dual Band WiFi, with no WiFi, or with Dual LAN.
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Operating systems: Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, or Thinux Embedded Linux.
Comparison of Processor Options
| Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | Typical Use |
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| Intel Celeron N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | Light office and kiosk tasks |
| ARM Cortex-A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 1 MB | Embedded and low-power control |
| Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | General office and business use |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | Multitasking and business use |
| Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | Demanding business applications |
| Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | Heavier workloads and dual LAN networking |
| Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | High-performance desktop use |
| Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | Newer-generation Intel workloads |
Use Cases
Mini PCs suit digital signage, point of sale, kiosks, machine monitoring, edge computing, office desktops and classroom computers. Models with Dual LAN support separate network connections for segmented traffic. ARM and low-core models fit embedded and low-power deployments.
Thinvent Mini PCs
Thinvent has mini PCs in the Aero and Treo series, plus the Micro 6 Pro for embedded use. Aero models use Intel Core processors, and Treo models use Intel Celeron and AMD Ryzen processors. The Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM Cortex-A55 processor with Thinux Embedded Linux. Choose a model by processor, memory, storage, networking and operating system.
