The Intel NUC12WSHi3 is a tall mini PC built around the Intel Core i3-1220P, with a 2.5-inch drive bay and support for up to 64 GB of RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3 processors, which also supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Intel NUC12WSHi3 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i3)
| Intel NUC12WSHi3 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3 12th 1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3 13th 1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1220P | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 12 | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| Max Frequency | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | M.2 NVMe PCIe x4 Gen 4 + 2.5" SATA | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (tall chassis, 117 x 112 x 54 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 x 181.5 x 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 x 181.5 x 29.5 mm) |
| Ethernet | 1x 2.5 GbE | 1x 1000 Mbps (dual LAN on the 1215U SKU with 2 ports) | 1x 1000 Mbps |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Displays | 2x HDMI 2.0b, 1x USB-C (DP) | 1x HDMI, 1x VGA | 1x HDMI, 1x VGA |
| Operating System | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Windows 11 Pro (choice of Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (choice of Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Intel Core i3-1220P in the NUC12WSHi3 has 10 cores, while the Thinvent Treo i3 processors have 6 cores.
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The NUC12WSHi3 has a 2.5 GbE Ethernet port, while the Thinvent Treo has 1 GbE. The 1215U SKU of the Thinvent Treo has dual LAN ports.
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The NUC12WSHi3 supports Wi-Fi 6E. The Thinvent Treo uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and a No WiFi version is also available.
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The NUC12WSHi3 has 2 display outputs and the Thinvent Treo has 1 HDMI and 1 VGA output.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS and DOS.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the NUC12WSHi3's storage maximum beyond its drive types.
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The Thinvent Treo has an aluminium housing with a VESA mount and an operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC12WSHi3 if you need the 10-core processor, 2.5 GbE networking, Wi-Fi 6E or two display outputs. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, a dual-LAN option, or a No WiFi version, with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
