Small Form Factor Linux: What It Means
A small form factor (SFF) Linux PC is a compact computer that runs a Linux operating system in a case much smaller than a desktop tower. Thinvent Mini PCs ship with Ubuntu Linux preinstalled, so the system is ready to use on first power-up. The range covers Intel Celeron, Intel Core i3, i5 and i7, and AMD Ryzen 5 processors, with 4 GB to 64 GB of RAM and 32 GB to 1 TB of storage.
Key Specifications
The processors in this range vary in core count and clock speed. The Intel Celeron N5095A has 4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz and 4 MB of cache. The Intel Core i3-1215U and i3-1315U each have 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz and 4.5 GHz, with 10 MB of cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 7430U has 6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz and 16 MB of cache. The Intel Core i7-1255U has 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz and 12 MB of cache. The Intel Core i5-12450H has 8 cores, up to 4.4 GHz and 12 MB of cache.
| Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Celeron N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB |
| Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB |
| Intel Core i3-1315U | 6 | 4.5 GHz | 10 MB |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB |
| Intel Core i5-12450H | 8 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB |
| Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB |
Use Cases
Linux mini PCs suit digital signage, kiosks, office work, development, and edge computing. Models with the Celeron N5095A handle light office and browsing tasks. Models with Core i3 or Ryzen 5 processors and 8 GB or more of RAM suit multitasking and development work. Models with Core i5 or i7 processors suit heavier workloads.
Wireless networking is set per model. Some models include Dual Band WiFi and others have no WiFi, so check the configuration before you order.
Thinvent Linux Mini PCs
The Thinvent Treo and Thinvent Aero Mini PC ranges provide Ubuntu Linux systems in several processor and memory configurations. Choose the Treo or Aero model that matches your processor, memory and storage needs.
