What is a mini PC?
A mini PC is a complete desktop computer in a small chassis. It has a processor, memory, storage and I/O ports on one compact board. Mini PCs take up less desk space than a tower PC and draw less power. They suit office work, kiosks, digital signage, point-of-sale systems, and edge computing.
Key specifications
Thinvent mini PCs use processors from Intel, AMD and ARM. Core counts range from 4 to 12. Maximum clock speeds range from 1.9 GHz to 5.0 GHz. Memory options include 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB. Storage options include 32 GB eMMC and 128 GB to 512 GB SSD. Power adapters are 5V, 12V and 19V. Operating systems include Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
Processor comparison
| Series | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core Ultra | Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB |
| Intel Core 5 | Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB |
| Intel Core i7 | Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB |
| Intel Core i5 | Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB |
| Intel Core i3 | Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB |
| AMD Ryzen 5 | Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB |
| Intel Celeron | N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB |
| ARM Cortex | Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 1 MB |
Use cases
Aero mini PCs with Intel Core processors suit business desktops, multi-tasking and light engineering software. Treo mini PCs with AMD Ryzen 5 and Intel Celeron processors suit general office and retail use. The Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM Cortex A55 processor with 4 GB onboard RAM. It suits embedded and always-on applications. Models with Dual Band WiFi suit wireless networks. Models with Dual LAN suit networks that need wired redundancy.
Thinvent mini PCs
Thinvent has the mini PCs described above in the Aero, Treo and Micro 6 Pro series. Choose an Aero model for Intel Core performance, a Treo model for AMD Ryzen or Intel Celeron, or the Micro 6 Pro for ARM-based embedded deployments.
