Pocket Size Windows PCs: Compact Mini PCs That Run Windows 11 Professional
A pocket size Windows PC is a very small computer that runs the full Windows 11 Professional operating system. It is small enough to mount behind a monitor, on a wall, or in a cabinet, and it is powered by a laptop-class Intel or AMD processor. Thinvent builds this category as Treo Mini PC and IPC5 Industrial PC models, each sold with a 12V or 19V external power adapter.
Key Specifications
The Thinvent range covers several processor families:
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125U: 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz, 12 MB cache, 14th generation.
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Intel Core 5 120U: 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz, 12 MB cache, 14th generation.
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Intel Core i5-1335U: 10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz, 12 MB cache, 13th generation.
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Intel Core i7-1255U: 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache, 12th generation.
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Intel Core i5-12450H: 8 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache, 12th generation.
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Intel N5095A: 4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz, 4 MB cache, 11th generation.
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AMD Ryzen 5 7430U: 6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz, 16 MB cache, 7000 Series.
Memory ranges from 8 GB to 64 GB, using DDR4 or DDR5. Storage ranges from 256 GB to 2 TB SSD. Some models include Dual LAN ports and Dual Band WiFi. Other models have no WiFi.
Comparison of Processor Options
| Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | Typical Use |
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| Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | General office, multitasking |
| Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | General office, light workloads |
| Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | Demanding multitasking |
| Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | Basic desktop and kiosk tasks |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | Desktop and productivity work |
Use Cases
Pocket size Windows PCs suit digital signage, kiosks, point-of-sale terminals, machine control, and back-office desks where space is limited. The Industrial PC IPC5 models are built for factory and field environments. The Treo Mini PC models suit office and commercial desktops.
Thinvent Pocket Size Windows PCs
Thinvent has Treo Mini PC and IPC5 Industrial PC models with the processors listed above. Choose a Treo Mini PC for compact desktop use, an IPC5 for industrial deployments, or an Aero Mini PC with an Intel Core i5-12450H for a higher-core option. All models ship with Windows 11 Professional.
