The ASUS ROG NUC (2025) is a Mini PC with an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU and a maximum of 32 GB RAM and 2 TB storage. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which has up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD and can run Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux or other operating systems.
ASUS ROG NUC 2025 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ASUS ROG NUC (2025) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB NVMe SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (other options: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Fanless | No | No | No |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU | Integrated graphics | Integrated graphics |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, on the WiFi model | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, on the WiFi model |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the ROG NUC (2025).
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The Thinvent Treo can be ordered with Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value, or without an operating system, in addition to Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports (1000 Mbps each) and a VESA mount.
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The ROG NUC (2025) has an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU, which the Thinvent Treo does not have. The Thinvent Treo uses integrated graphics.
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The ROG NUC (2025) has a 175W TGP output for gaming and graphics-intensive work.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS ROG NUC (2025) if you need a dedicated NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU for high-end gaming or graphics work. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, a choice of operating systems including Linux, or two Ethernet ports for general computing and business use.
