The Asus NUC 12 Pro RNUC12WSHi300000I is a barebone mini PC built around the Intel Core i3-1220P processor, with two DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 64 GB of RAM. Because it ships without storage or an operating system, buyers add their own. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U (12th Gen), which is also a 6-core Intel i3 mini PC with RAM up to 64 GB and SSD options up to 2 TB.
Asus NUC 12 Pro RNUC12WSHi300000I vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Asus NUC 12 Pro RNUC12WSHi300000I | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3-1220P (12th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1215U (12th Gen), up to 4.4 GHz | Intel Core i3-1315U (13th Gen), up to 4.5 GHz |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Dual DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | M.2 PCIe Gen4 and additional M.2 PCIe Gen3 slot | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC barebone | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no Wi-Fi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no Wi-Fi |
| Ethernet | 2.5G LAN | Not stated | Not stated |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics | Not stated | Not stated |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack | Not stated | Not stated |
| Operating System | Not included (barebone) | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo offers a ready-to-use configuration with 128 GB to 2 TB SSD and DOS pre-installed, while the Asus NUC 12 Pro is a barebone kit where storage and OS are added by the buyer.
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Thinvent Treo offers RAM up to 64 GB and SSD up to 2 TB, matching the Asus NUC's 64 GB RAM maximum.
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The Asus NUC 12 Pro offers faster wired and wireless networking, with 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, plus Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 ports.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U (13th Gen) runs at up to 4.5 GHz, a slightly higher maximum clock than the Asus NUC 12 Pro's i3-1220P listing.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Asus NUC 12 Pro RNUC12WSHi300000I if you want a barebone kit with Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5G Ethernet, and you prefer to select your own storage and operating system. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a configured system with SSD storage and DOS already included, with RAM and SSD options up to 64 GB and 2 TB.
