The HP ProDesk 400 G3 is a business mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, which also comes in a mini PC form factor and has a larger memory and storage range.
HP ProDesk 400 G3 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP ProDesk 400 G3 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th Gen (i5-1240P) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 14th Gen (120U) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (i5-7500T listed for one configuration) | Intel Core i5-1240P, 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | Intel Core 5 120U, 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB (one configuration) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB (8 GB in the listed SKU) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (small form factor) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. The HP ProDesk 400 G3 configuration we could confirm lists 16 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and the Treo SKUs list an M.2 SSD.
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Thinvent has a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, or no OS at all.
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Thinvent Treo models include dual LAN on selected SKUs and a VESA mount for mounting behind a display.
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The HP ProDesk 400 G3 has a 3.2 GHz processor frequency in one listed configuration. The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P reaches up to 4.4 GHz, so the Thinvent processor runs at a higher clock speed.
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We could not confirm the HP ProDesk 400 G3's operating system, storage range or wireless options, so those points are not compared here.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP ProDesk 400 G3 if you need the specific HP business configuration it was sold in. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 if you want a mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a higher processor clock speed, and a choice of operating system.
