The Zotac Magnus is a compact mini PC built around a desktop-class Intel Core Ultra processor with up to 20 cores and a desktop GeForce RTX graphics card. Its closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which is also a mini PC with Intel processors and Windows 11 Pro, but with a much lighter processing and graphics configuration.
Zotac Magnus Mini PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Zotac Magnus (Core Ultra) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 13th 1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 20 cores | 6 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB | Up to 8 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Zotac Magnus uses a processor with up to 20 cores, while the Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i3-1315U has 6 cores and the Celeron N5095A has 4 cores.
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The Zotac Magnus includes a desktop GeForce RTX graphics card, which the Thinvent Treo does not have. The Thinvent Treo uses its integrated Intel graphics and has an M.2 slot for its SSD.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, and both Thinvent Treo SKUs offer SSDs from 128 GB to 2 TB.
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The Thinvent Treo lets you choose between Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system, and has optional dual-band Wi-Fi 5 or no Wi-Fi.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount, a 2 m power cable, and an operating range of 0°C to 40°C. We could not confirm the Zotac Magnus's equivalent specifications.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac Magnus if you need maximum processing power and a desktop GeForce RTX graphics card in a small chassis for gaming or GPU-heavy work. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need a compact Intel mini PC for office, business or embedded use, with configurable RAM up to 64 GB, a choice of operating systems, and a VESA mount for installation.
