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 a compact board. Mini PCs take less desk space than a tower PC and draw less power. They suit offices, kiosks, digital signage, retail point-of-sale, and home or lab use where space is limited.
Key Specifications
Thinvent mini PCs use processors from Intel, AMD and ARM. The main specifications to compare are:
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Processor: Sets the performance level. Core count, maximum frequency and cache size are listed for each model.
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Memory: Sample models range from 4 GB to 16 GB. DDR4 and DDR5 RAM are both offered.
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Storage: SSD storage ranges from 32 GB eMMC on the ARM model to 512 GB SSD on higher-capacity models.
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Connectivity: Some models include Dual Band WiFi or dual antenna WiFi. Others have no WiFi. Dual LAN is available on selected Aero models.
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Operating system: Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, or Thinux Embedded Linux, depending on the model.
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Power: External adapters rated 5V, 12V or 19V, matched to each model.
Processor Comparison
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | RAM |
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| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | 4 GB DDR4 |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 8 or 16 GB DDR4 |
| Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | ARM Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 1 MB | 4 GB onboard |
Use Cases
Aero models with Intel Core processors suit general office work, multi-tasking, and business applications. Treo models with AMD Ryzen or Intel N5095A processors suit light office and embedded tasks. The Micro 6 Pro with ARM Cortex A55 suits embedded Linux applications that need low power and a compact footprint.
Thinvent Mini PCs
Thinvent has mini PCs in three families. Aero models use Intel Core processors from the 12th to 14th generation. Treo models use Intel N5095A and AMD Ryzen 5 7430U processors. The Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM Cortex A55 processor with Thinux Embedded Linux. Each model is configured with RAM, SSD storage, WiFi option and operating system to match the workload.
