The Fujitsu Esprimo Q520 is a micro-form-factor business mini PC with an Intel Core i3 processor, up to 16 GB of RAM and support for two displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, which supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. Both are compact desktop systems for office work.
Fujitsu Esprimo Q520 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i3-1215U)
| Fujitsu Esprimo Q520 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 (4th generation, Haswell) | Intel Core i3-1215U, 12th generation |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB DDR4) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (other choices: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wi-Fi | No on-board Wi-Fi | Available as dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) option |
| Displays | Two (DisplayPort and DVI) | Two (HDMI and VGA) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the Esprimo Q520.
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The Thinvent Treo uses a 12th-generation Intel Core i3-1215U with 6 cores, while the Esprimo Q520 uses a 4th-generation Intel Core i3.
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Thinvent Treo has up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and we could not confirm the Esprimo Q520's storage options.
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Thinvent Treo is available with dual-band Wi-Fi 5, while the Esprimo Q520 has no on-board Wi-Fi.
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Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports on the models with dual LAN, and it lets the buyer choose from several operating systems.
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The Esprimo Q520 is a smaller unit by its published volume of about 2.0 liters, and we could not confirm its dimensions in the same format as the Thinvent Treo.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Fujitsu Esprimo Q520 if you need a compact office PC with an Intel Core i3 and up to 16 GB of RAM. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, larger SSD storage, built-in Wi-Fi options or a choice of operating system, including Linux.
