The Intel NUC7i5BNH is a mini PC built around the Intel Core i5-7260U, a dual-core processor with 2 cores. It supports up to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM, one M.2 slot, one 2.5-inch drive bay, two display outputs and Wi-Fi. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P is the closest alternative. It uses a newer 12th generation Intel processor with 12 cores and has up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Intel NUC7i5BNH vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Intel NUC7i5BNH | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1235U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-7260U | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Cores/Threads | 2 cores | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1x M.2 slot, 1x 2.5-inch bay | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Display outputs | 2 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Ethernet ports | 1 | 2 (1000 Mbps) | 2 (1000 Mbps) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores against the NUC7i5BNH's 2 cores, and it supports up to 64 GB of RAM against 32 GB.
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The Treo models have up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and the Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports, while the NUC7i5BNH has one.
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The NUC7i5BNH supports two display outputs, while the Treo models have one HDMI and one VGA port.
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The NUC7i5BNH has a 2.5-inch drive bay. The Thinvent Treo does not have a 2.5-inch drive bay and uses its M.2 slot for storage.
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The Treo models can be set up with the operating system you need, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux or Thinux Embedded Linux.
Which one should you choose?
The Intel NUC7i5BNH suits buyers who need a compact system with a 2.5-inch drive bay and two display outputs. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P suits buyers who need more processing cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, larger SSD storage and two Ethernet ports.
