The MSI Cubi 5 is a compact mini PC built around an Intel Core i5 processor, with up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Pro, and support for up to three displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core 5 120U (10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz), which has more RAM and more operating system choices.
MSI Cubi 5 i5 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MSI Cubi 5 i5 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core 5 120U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | 8 GB | Up to 64 GB (32 GB configuration) |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Displays | Up to 3 | HDMI and VGA | HDMI and VGA |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with the MSI Cubi 5 i5 maximum of 8 GB.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC can be configured with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, without an operating system, or DOS.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC includes a keyboard and mouse set and a VESA mount.
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The MSI Cubi 5 i5 can drive up to three displays. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has HDMI and VGA outputs, and we could not confirm the MSI Cubi 5's exact display outputs beyond this.
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We could not confirm the MSI Cubi 5's exact core count or cache size.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI Cubi 5 i5 if you want a Windows 11 Pro mini PC with an Intel Core i5 and a three-display setup. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, a choice of operating systems, or a keyboard, mouse and VESA mount in the box.
