The MSI Infinite is a desktop built around an Intel Core i7-7700 processor, with a maximum of 32 GB of DDR4 memory and Windows 10 Pro. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U is the closest alternative in this comparison. It is a compact mini PC with a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and it lets you choose your operating system.
MSI Infinite vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MSI Infinite | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i7 12th 1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Ultra 5 14th 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7-7700 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 1 x M.2 SSD, 1 x 2.5" SSD/HDD, 2 x 3.5" HDD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Desktop tower (42 L volume) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro | 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) |
| Ethernet Ports | 1 (Intel WGI219V) | 2 (1000 Mbps) | 2 (1000 Mbps) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the MSI Infinite.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has two Ethernet ports. The MSI Infinite has one.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses the same Intel Core i7 family as the MSI Infinite, but the 12th Gen i7-1255U is a newer generation than the i7-7700 in the MSI Infinite.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The MSI Infinite has a 2.5-inch drive bay and two 3.5-inch HDD bays. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD and no drive bays.
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The MSI Infinite includes discrete NVIDIA graphics (GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or GTX 1050Ti 4GB). The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses integrated graphics and does not have a discrete graphics card.
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The MSI Infinite has a slim optical drive. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC does not have an optical drive.
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We could not confirm the MSI Infinite's processor core count.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI Infinite if you need a full-size desktop with discrete GeForce graphics and multiple internal drive bays. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact system with up to 64 GB of RAM, two Ethernet ports, and the choice of Windows 11 Pro or Linux.
