The Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast "Serpent Canyon" (NUC12SNKi72) is a compact mini PC built around a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H processor with 14 cores and an Intel Arc A770M discrete graphics card. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also uses a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and supports up to 64 GB of RAM. The Treo is a compact mini PC for office, control and general computing work; it does not include discrete graphics.
Intel NUC 12 Serpent Canyon vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Intel NUC12SNKi72 (Serpent Canyon) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20 | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4-3200 | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB), up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 2x M.2 NVMe PCIe x4 Gen 4 + 1x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 3 or SATA | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Graphics | Intel Arc A770M discrete graphics | Integrated graphics (Intel) |
| Displays | 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 2.0, 2x Thunderbolt 4 | 1x HDMI, 1x VGA |
| Ethernet | 1x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 2x 1000 Mbps Ethernet |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E (AX211), Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Form Factor | NUC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (other choices: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Treo has two Ethernet ports, while the Serpent Canyon has one 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port.
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The Treo has a VGA output, which the Serpent Canyon does not have.
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The Treo lets you choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux. We could not confirm the operating system choices for the Serpent Canyon.
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The Serpent Canyon has a faster processor (14 cores, up to 4.7 GHz boost) and Intel Arc A770M discrete graphics for demanding gaming and graphics work. The Treo has no discrete graphics.
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The Serpent Canyon has more display outputs and Wi-Fi 6E. The Treo has Wi-Fi 5 with dual band support.
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The Treo has a 0°C to 40°C operating range and a VESA mount, with a 1.52 kg weight.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC 12 Serpent Canyon for gaming, VR and graphics-heavy work that needs a discrete GPU and the fastest processor in this comparison. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact system for office, control or general computing with two Ethernet ports, a VGA output and a choice of operating system, including Linux options.
