The Rionix CPU is an Intel Core i5 processor sold in a Rionix H61 motherboard kit, with 8 GB of DDR3 RAM and a CPU fan. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which has 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 2 TB SSD in a compact mini PC chassis.
Rionix CPU (Intel Core i5) vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i5)
| Feature | Rionix Intel Core i5 Kit | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P (Dual Band WiFi) |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5, 2.90 GHz to 3.80 GHz | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR3 (single stick) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Motherboard kit with CPU fan | 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 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the 8 GB in the Rionix kit and a 16 GB maximum for the searched product.
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The Thinvent Treo has 12 cores, against 4 cores for the Rionix Intel Core i5 kit.
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The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 SSD of up to 2 TB, and its storage capacity is higher than the 4000 GB maximum we could confirm for the Rionix.
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The Thinvent Treo is a compact mini PC with a VESA mount, while the Rionix kit is a motherboard kit that needs its own case.
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The Rionix kit has an i5 processor with a 3.80 GHz top speed, while the Thinvent Treo's i5-1240P runs up to 4.4 GHz.
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The Rionix kit's operating system and storage are not confirmed. Buyers who need a fully specified system with a choice of operating systems will find these listed on the Thinvent Treo.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Rionix kit if you are building a desktop around a motherboard and CPU and need a basic Intel Core i5 platform. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a complete, compact system with more RAM, more cores and a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
