The HP Compact Core i7 Business Desktop is a small form factor desktop with a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700 processor, Windows 11 Home, and WiFi 6. Its maximum configuration is 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and 2 TB of NVMe M.2 storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also uses an Intel Core i7 processor and supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
HP Compact Core i7 Desktop vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Compact Core i7 Business Desktop | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700 | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | 12 cores, 20 threads | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| WiFi | WiFi 6 AX201 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band (a No WiFi version is also available) |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics | Not confirmed |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets the buyer choose the operating system, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and Without OS.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount, two Ethernet ports, and two HDMI-free display outputs (HDMI and VGA).
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a 12V 7A DC-powered unit with a housing of powder-coated aluminium, measuring 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm.
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The HP Compact has the higher core count, with 12 cores and 20 threads against the Treo's 10 cores, and it uses WiFi 6 where the Treo uses Wi-Fi 5.
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Both systems support up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Compact if you need a 12-core processor, WiFi 6 and Windows 11 Home. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact Intel Core i7 system with a choice of operating systems, two Ethernet ports, and a VESA mount.
