The Intel NUC 13 Pro is a 4x4 mini PC built on 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processors, with up to 14 cores and up to 64 GB of RAM, running Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which has 10 cores, 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD and Windows 11 Pro. Both are mini PCs, and the Thinvent Treo lets you choose from several operating systems.
Intel NUC 13 Pro vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Intel NUC 13 Pro (Core i7) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7, 13th Gen | Intel Core i7-1255U, 12th Gen | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, 14th Gen |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 14 (6P+8E) | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (4x4) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo i7-1255U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, which matches the Intel NUC 13 Pro maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and Windows 11 IoT Value, while the Intel NUC 13 Pro is listed with Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports, dual LAN, a VESA mount and a powder-coated aluminium housing.
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The Intel NUC 13 Pro has more processor cores, with up to 14 cores against the Thinvent Treo i7-1255U's 10.
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We could not confirm the Intel NUC 13 Pro's storage options, so storage cannot be compared directly.
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The Thinvent Treo Ultra 5 125U model uses 14th Gen Intel silicon with 12 cores and DDR5 memory, which the Intel NUC 13 Pro does not offer in the same form.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC 13 Pro if you need the highest core count in a 4x4 Intel i7 system. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a choice of operating systems including Linux, or dual LAN ports for networked work.
