Mini CPU Price Guide: What Shapes the Cost of a Mini PC
A mini CPU is a processor built into a compact computer. The price of a mini PC depends mainly on the processor family, the core count, the memory and storage, and the operating system. Prices are not stated on this page, so check the product listing for the current price in your region.
The Thinvent range includes mini PCs with Intel, AMD and ARM processors. Intel Core processors in the range include the Core i3-1215U, Core i5-1335U, Core i7-1255U and Core Ultra 5 125U. The Core 5 120U is also included. These processors have 6 to 12 cores and a maximum frequency from 4.3 GHz to 5.0 GHz. The Intel N5095A is an entry processor with 4 cores and up to 2.9 GHz.
AMD Ryzen 5 7430U processors have 6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz and 16 MB cache. They appear in the Treo Mini PC with 8 GB or 16 GB DDR4 RAM.
The Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM Cortex A55 processor with 4 cores and up to 1.9 GHz. It has 4 GB onboard RAM and 32 GB eMMC storage. It runs Thinux Embedded Linux.
Key Specifications That Affect Price
| Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | RAM | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD |
| Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD |
| Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD |
| Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD |
| Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 8 or 16 GB DDR4 | 256 or 512 GB SSD |
| Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD |
| ARM Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 1 MB | 4 GB onboard | 32 GB eMMC |
Higher core counts, higher frequencies, more RAM and larger SSDs generally raise the price. Entry processors such as the N5095A and the Cortex A55 suit light tasks at a lower cost.
Use Cases
Mini PCs with Core i3 and Ryzen 5 processors suit office work, digital signage and general business tasks. Core i5 and i7 models suit heavier multitasking. Models with Ubuntu Linux or Thinux suit Linux-based deployments. The ARM-based Micro 6 Pro suits embedded and kiosk projects.
Thinvent Mini PCs with These Processors
Thinvent builds mini PCs with the processors above, from the Aero and Treo series to the Micro 6 Pro. Choose a configuration that matches your workload and budget.
