The MSI Cubi 5 12M is a 0.7-liter mini PC with an Intel Core i5-1235U processor, Wi-Fi, and Windows 11 Pro, and it can drive up to three displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 12th 1235U, which uses the same processor and has a mini PC form factor with up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage.
MSI Cubi 5 12M vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i5-1235U)
| Specification | MSI Cubi 5 12M | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 12th 1235U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Ultra 5 14th 125U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | 10 cores (up to 12 threads) | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4 (as configured) | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB M.2 SSD (as configured) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up 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, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Displays | Up to 3 | HDMI and VGA outputs | HDMI 2.0 and VGA outputs |
Thinvent products are configured to the buyer's needs, and the table shows the Treo SKUs that match the MSI Cubi 5 12M processor and form factor.
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, while the MSI Cubi 5 12M is shown with 8 GB in its configuration.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a higher ceiling than the 512 GB M.2 SSD of the MSI configuration.
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The Thinvent Treo can be ordered with Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without an operating system, in addition to Windows 11 Pro.
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The MSI Cubi 5 12M has Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, which is a newer wireless standard than the Wi-Fi 5 dual-band option on the Thinvent Treo.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC includes dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Ethernet, with two HDMI or VGA outputs.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI Cubi 5 12M if you need Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 in a 0.7-liter mini PC with Windows 11 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1235U if you need the same processor and form factor with a larger RAM and storage ceiling, or if you need Linux, IoT, or no operating system options.
