The Intel NUC 11 ATK (models NUC11ATKPE, NUC11ATKC4, NUC11ATKC2 and NUC11ATBC4) is a compact mini PC built around Intel Celeron processors, with two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 32 GB of memory. Thinvent's closest alternatives are the Treo Mini PC range, which offers Intel Celeron N5095A and several higher-performance Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors, with memory options up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB.
Intel NUC 11 ATK vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Intel NUC 11 ATK | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P |
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| Processor | Intel Celeron (ATK range) | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 4 cores | 6 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB (2 x 16 GB DDR4 SO-DIMM) | 4 GB to 32 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC / Kit | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 | Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 or No WiFi | Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 or No WiFi |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo models support up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum stated for the Intel NUC 11 ATK.
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Thinvent Treo models with Intel Core i5-1240P provide 12 cores, a higher core count than the four-core Celeron used in the NUC 11 ATK.
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Thinvent Treo models offer SSD storage of up to 2 TB, and the Intel NUC 11 ATK supports NVMe storage of up to 8 TB, so storage capacity is a point where the NUC 11 ATK offers more.
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The Intel NUC 11 ATK uses dual-core Celeron processors, while Thinvent Treo models are available with a range of Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors for heavier workloads.
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Thinvent Treo models are offered with a choice of No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi 5, allowing buyers to select connectivity to suit their setup.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC 11 ATK if you need a compact Celeron-based mini PC with large NVMe storage options of up to 8 TB. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, more processor cores or a choice of Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors for demanding everyday computing and multitasking.
