The MSI Cubi is a compact mini PC for business use, marketed with an Intel Core 5 processor, up to 32 GB of RAM, up to 1 TB of storage and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, which has 6 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage and Windows 11 Pro. The Thinvent Treo uses an Intel processor, as the MSI Cubi does.
MSI Cubi vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MSI Cubi | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3 13th 1315U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | 10 cores, 12 threads | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Displays | Up to 3 | HDMI and VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the MSI Cubi.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, twice the 1 TB maximum of the MSI Cubi.
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The MSI Cubi lists 10 processor cores, while the Thinvent Treo i3-1315U has 6 cores.
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The MSI Cubi can drive up to 3 displays, as its Thunderbolt connectivity is stated for three displays. The Thinvent Treo has HDMI and VGA outputs.
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The Thinvent Treo can be ordered with a dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) module, or without Wi-Fi.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, no OS or DOS.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI Cubi if you need its 10-core Intel Core 5 processor and its support for three displays. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory and storage, or if you want a choice of operating systems beyond Windows 11 Pro.
