The GMKtec NucBox G3S is a mini PC with an Intel N95 processor (4 cores, up to 3.4 GHz), up to 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, two HDMI outputs, WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet. Thinvent's Treo Mini PC range has Intel and AMD processors in the same compact form factor. The closest Thinvent match for the NucBox G3S's Intel N-series processor is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which uses a similar 4-core Intel N-series design.
GMKtec NucBox G3S vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | GMKtec NucBox G3S | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U |
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| Processor | Intel N95 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB DDR4 | 8 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB (dual M.2) | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| WiFi | Yes | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | 1 port | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Displays | 2 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A has a 4-core Intel N-series processor, the same core count as the NucBox G3S's N95.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the NucBox G3S's 16 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U has 6 cores, against 4 in the NucBox G3S.
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Thinvent Treo models offer a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and no OS.
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The NucBox G3S drives two HDMI displays. The Thinvent Treo has one HDMI and one VGA output.
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The NucBox G3S supports dual M.2 storage expansion. The Thinvent Treo's storage is listed as a 2 TB SSD.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the NucBox G3S if you need two HDMI outputs for dual 4K displays. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, more cores, or a choice of operating system, including Linux.
