The MSI Cubi B0A8 is a compact desktop with a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor, up to 32 GB RAM and up to 2 TB of NVMe storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with the same Intel Core i7-1255U processor, which supports up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
MSI Cubi B0A8 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MSI Cubi B0A8 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | 10 cores / 12 threads | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB NVMe SSD | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Compact desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the MSI Cubi B0A8.
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Both products use the Intel Core i7-1255U processor, so CPU performance class is the same.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux™ Embedded Linux.
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The Thinvent Treo includes dual LAN ports and VESA mounting support.
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The MSI Cubi B0A8 has integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics. We could not confirm the Thinvent Treo's graphics specification.
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The Thinvent Treo ships in a powder-coated aluminium housing rated for 0°C to 40°C operation.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI Cubi B0A8 if you want a compact desktop with a 32 GB RAM configuration and integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need up to 64 GB RAM, a choice of operating systems, dual LAN, or a rugged aluminium housing for demanding environments.
