What Is a Mini PC?
A mini PC is a compact desktop computer. It has a small chassis, a full processor, memory and storage, and it runs a standard operating system. Mini PCs take up less desk space than a tower PC and use less power. They suit offices, kiosks, digital signage, point-of-sale work, and light industrial tasks.
Key Specifications
Thinvent mini PCs use processors from Intel, AMD and ARM. The main specifications are:
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Processor: Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and Core Ultra 5, AMD Ryzen 5, Intel Celeron, or ARM Cortex-A55.
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Cores: 4 to 12 cores, depending on the processor.
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Maximum frequency: 1.9 GHz to 5.0 GHz.
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Memory: 4 GB to 16 GB. The Aero Mini PCs use DDR4 or DDR5 RAM.
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Storage: 32 GB eMMC on the ARM model, and 128 GB to 512 GB SSD on the x86 models.
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Networking: Dual Band WiFi on some models. Dual LAN on the Aero Core i7 and Core Ultra 5 models.
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Power: 5V to 19V DC adapters, rated from 2A to 7A.
Comparison of Thinvent Mini PC Processors
| Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | Memory |
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| Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Intel Celeron N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | 4 GB DDR4 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 8 or 16 GB DDR4 |
| Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR5 |
| ARM Cortex-A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 1 MB | 4 GB onboard |
Use Cases
Intel Core i5 and i7 mini PCs suit office work, multitasking and business applications. The Celeron and ARM models suit light, always-on tasks such as signage and kiosks. The ARM Micro 6 Pro runs Thinux embedded Linux and includes an HDMI port for display output.
Thinvent Mini PCs
Thinvent has Aero and Treo mini PCs with Intel, AMD and ARM processors. Aero models cover Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and Core Ultra 5. Treo models cover the Intel Celeron N5095A and the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U. The Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM Cortex-A55 processor. Operating system options include Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux embedded Linux.
