What Is a Mini PC?
A mini PC is a compact desktop computer. It has a small chassis, a full set of ports and a complete operating system. Mini PCs run office software, web applications, digital signage, kiosks and light edge workloads. They use less space and less power than a standard tower PC.
Thinvent mini PCs use processors from Intel, AMD and ARM. The range covers Intel Celeron, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7 and Core Ultra 5 processors, AMD Ryzen 5 processors, and an ARM Cortex-A55 processor. Memory options run from 4 GB to 16 GB. Storage options run from 32 GB eMMC to 512 GB SSD.
Key Specifications
The table below lists the processor and memory details for each Thinvent mini PC in this range.
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | Memory | Storage | OS |
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| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U (12th Gen) | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro / Ubuntu Linux |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U (14th Gen) | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i5-1335U (13th Gen) | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (14th Gen) | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel Celeron N5095A (11th Gen) | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U (7000 Series) | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U (7000 Series) | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | ARM Cortex-A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 1 MB | 4 GB onboard | 32 GB eMMC | Thinux Embedded Linux |
Wireless options are Dual Band WiFi or Dual Antenna WiFi on most models. The Aero models with Dual LAN support two wired network connections. Power adapters are 12V 5A or 7A on the Aero models, 19V 3A on the Ryzen-based Treo models, and 5V 2A on the Micro 6 Pro.
Choosing a Processor
Intel Core i5, i7 and Core Ultra processors suit multitasking, business applications and larger datasets. Intel Core i3 and Celeron processors suit basic office work, browsing and light control tasks. The AMD Ryzen 5 7430U suits users who prefer AMD. The ARM Cortex-A55 suits low-power embedded tasks that run a Linux image.
Operating system choice also matters. Windows 11 Pro suits users who need Windows software. Ubuntu Linux suits developers and Linux-based deployments. Thinux Embedded Linux suits fixed-function devices.
Use Cases
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Office and business desktops
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Point-of-sale and kiosk systems
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Digital signage players
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Industrial and edge control
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Development and testing workstations
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Embedded Linux appliances
Thinvent Mini PCs
Thinvent has mini PCs in the Aero, Treo and Micro series. Aero models use Intel Core processors with up to 16 GB of memory. Treo models use Intel Celeron and AMD Ryzen processors. The Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM processor for low-power embedded deployments. Choose a model by processor, memory, storage, wireless option and operating system.
