What Is a Mini PC?
A mini PC is a small desktop computer built on a compact board and a low-power processor. It has the same core functions as a full-size desktop: it runs an operating system, applications, and peripherals. Mini PCs take up little desk space and are often mounted behind a monitor or placed in a rack.
Many buyers looking for a "new" mini PC want a current processor generation, enough memory for multitasking, and a solid-state drive for fast startup. Thinvent's mini PC range covers these needs across Intel, AMD, and ARM processors.
Key Specifications to Compare
The Thinvent mini PC range includes the following processor options:
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Intel Core i3-1215U (12th Gen): 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache, with 8 GB DDR4 RAM and 256 GB SSD.
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Intel Core i5-1335U (13th Gen): 10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz, 12 MB cache, with 16 GB DDR4 RAM and 512 GB SSD.
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Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen): 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache, dual LAN, with 16 GB DDR4 RAM and 256 GB SSD.
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (14th Gen): 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz, 12 MB cache, dual LAN, with 16 GB DDR5 RAM and 256 GB SSD.
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Intel Core 5 120U (14th Gen): 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz, 12 MB cache, with 16 GB DDR4 RAM and 512 GB SSD.
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AMD Ryzen 5 7430U (7000 Series): 6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz, 16 MB cache, with 8 or 16 GB DDR4 RAM.
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Intel Celeron N5095A (11th Gen): 4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz, 4 MB cache, with 4 GB DDR4 RAM and 128 GB SSD.
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ARM Cortex-A55: 4 cores, up to 1.9 GHz, 1 MB cache, with 4 GB onboard RAM and 32 GB eMMC storage, running Thinux embedded Linux.
Comparison Table
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Clock | RAM | Storage | WiFi |
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| Aero i3 | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Optional |
| Aero i5 | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | No |
| Aero i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | No |
| Aero Ultra 5 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD | No |
| Treo Ryzen 5 | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 8 or 16 GB DDR4 | 256 or 512 GB SSD | Dual Band |
| Treo N5095A | Intel Celeron N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD | No |
| Micro 6 Pro | ARM Cortex-A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 4 GB | 32 GB eMMC | Dual Antenna |
Use Cases
Mini PCs suit office work, point-of-sale terminals, digital signage, kiosks, light development, and home use. Models with 16 GB of RAM handle multiple applications at once. Models with 4 GB or less suit fixed-function tasks, such as displaying content or running a single embedded application.
Thinvent Mini PCs
Thinvent has mini PCs with Intel, AMD, and ARM processors. The Aero series uses Intel Core processors from the i3, i5, and i7 families and Intel Core Ultra. The Treo series includes AMD Ryzen 5 and Intel Celeron models. The Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM Cortex-A55 processor with Thinux embedded Linux. Choose the model that matches your processor, memory, storage, and connectivity needs.
