The MSI Cubi 3 is a mini PC with an Intel Core 3 processor, up to 32 GB of RAM and Windows 10 Home. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, which has up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD, and a choice of operating systems including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
MSI Cubi 3 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MSI Cubi 3 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3 13th 1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3 12th 1215U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 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 10 Home | 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) |
| Displays | 2 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Ethernet | 1 | 1 (1000 Mbps) | 1 (1000 Mbps) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with a 32 GB maximum for the MSI Cubi 3.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and Windows 11 IoT Value.
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The Thinvent Treo is available with optional dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
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The Thinvent Treo has two USB 3.2 ports, two USB 2.0 ports and four front USB 2.0 ports, plus a VESA mount.
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The MSI Cubi 3 can drive two displays, while the Thinvent Treo has one HDMI and one VGA output.
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We could not confirm the MSI Cubi 3's exact processor cores or storage configuration.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI Cubi 3 if you want a compact mini PC with Intel Core 3 processing and Windows 10 Home, and you need two display outputs. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, a choice of operating systems including Linux, or a compact mini PC with a 2 TB SSD option.
