The MSI Cubi N 8GL is a fanless mini PC built around an Intel Gemini Lake Pentium Silver processor, with up to 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a single M.2 or 2.5-inch drive bay. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with an Intel Core i3 processor, which offers a six-core processor and considerably more memory and storage capacity.
MSI Cubi N 8GL vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3
| MSI Cubi N 8GL | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Gemini Lake Pentium Silver | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB DDR4 | 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4 | 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1x M.2 2280 or 2.5" drive | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home or Pro | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Higher memory ceiling: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with up to 8 GB on the MSI Cubi N 8GL.
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Larger storage range: Thinvent Treo configurations offer SSD capacities from 128 GB to 2 TB.
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Newer processor class: The Thinvent Treo uses an Intel Core i3 six-core processor, while the MSI Cubi N 8GL uses an Intel Gemini Lake Pentium Silver processor.
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Fanless design: The MSI Cubi N 8GL is described as fanless; the Thinvent Treo specifications provided do not state a fanless design.
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Operating system: The MSI Cubi N 8GL ships with Windows, while Thinvent Treo Mini PCs are offered with DOS.
Which one should you choose?
The MSI Cubi N 8GL suits light office, kiosk and digital signage tasks where a fanless, low-power design and Windows are the priority. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3 suits users who need more memory, larger storage and a six-core processor for multitasking and heavier workloads.
