The Intel NUC 13 Pro (model NUC13ANHi3) is a 4x4 mini PC built around a 13th Gen Intel Core i3-1315U processor, with Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E and up to 64GB of memory. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with the same Intel Core i3-1315U processor, which offers up to 64GB RAM and up to 2TB SSD storage.
Intel NUC 13 Pro Core i3 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U
| Feature | Intel NUC 13 Pro NUC13ANHi3 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U |
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| Processor | 13th Gen Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i3-1315U (6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz, 10 MB cache) | Intel Core i3-1215U (6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache) |
| Cores/Threads | 2P+4E/8T | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4 | Up to 64GB DDR4 | Up to 64GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1x M.2 22x80 NVMe, up to 8TB; 2.5" SATA drive bay | Up to 2TB SSD | Up to 2TB SSD |
| Form Factor | 4x4 mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 | Dual Band WiFi (also available without WiFi) | Dual Band WiFi (also available without WiFi) |
| Ethernet | 1x Intel 2.5Gb LAN | Not stated | Dual LAN (on selected models) |
| Video Output | 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x Thunderbolt 4 (Alt-DP) | Not stated | Not stated |
| USB | 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A | Not stated | Not stated |
| Operating System | Windows 11, Windows IoT, Ubuntu | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Higher maximum RAM in the Thinvent Treo: Thinvent Treo models support up to 64GB DDR4 RAM, the same ceiling as the NUC13ANHi3 listing.
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Higher core count on the Thinvent Treo: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U lists 6 cores, while the NUC 13 Pro lists its 13th Gen i3-1315U as 2P+4E/8T (6 cores, 8 threads).
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Thinvent Treo offers dual-LAN options: Some Thinvent Treo configurations include Dual LAN, which the NUC 13 Pro does not list (it has a single 2.5Gb LAN port).
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Intel NUC 13 Pro offers more I/O and expansion: It includes Thunderbolt 4 ports, dual HDMI 2.1, multiple USB-A ports, a VESA mount, and an expansion panel on H SKUs.
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Intel NUC 13 Pro offers Windows and Ubuntu options: The NUC 13 Pro lists Windows 11, Windows IoT and Ubuntu, while the Thinvent Treo listings specify DOS.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC 13 Pro if you need Thunderbolt 4, dual HDMI 2.1, extensive USB-A connectivity or a Windows/Ubuntu operating system out of the box. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U if you want the same processor and up to 64GB RAM with dual-band WiFi or a dual-LAN option.
