What is a mini PC?
A mini PC is a complete desktop computer in a small chassis. It has a processor, memory, storage, and connections for a monitor, keyboard, and network. Mini PCs take up little desk or rack space, so they suit offices, kiosks, digital signage, labs, and point-of-sale counters. Thinvent mini PCs use Intel, AMD, and ARM processors, with memory from 4 GB to 16 GB and storage from 32 GB eMMC to 512 GB SSD.
Key specifications
Processor choice sets the performance level. The Thinvent range covers several processor families:
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Intel Core i7-1255U: 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache
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Intel Core i5-1335U: 10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz, 12 MB cache
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Intel Core 5 120U: 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz, 12 MB cache
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125U: 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz, 12 MB cache
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Intel Core i3-1215U: 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache
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Intel N5095A (Celeron): 4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz, 4 MB cache
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AMD Ryzen 5 7430U: 6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz, 16 MB cache
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ARM Cortex-A55: 4 cores, up to 1.9 GHz, 1 MB cache
Comparison of Thinvent mini PC models
| Model | Processor | Memory | Storage | Wireless | Operating system |
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| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | None | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band WiFi | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i5-1335U | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | None | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i7-1255U | 16 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | None | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD | None | Ubuntu Linux |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Dual Band WiFi | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel N5095A | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD | None | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band WiFi | Windows 11 Pro |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Dual Band WiFi | Windows 11 Pro |
| Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | ARM Cortex-A55 | 4 GB onboard | 32 GB eMMC | Dual Antenna WiFi | Thinux Embedded Linux |
Use cases
Mini PCs with Intel Core i5 or i7 processors and 16 GB memory suit office productivity, multi-tab browsing, and business applications. Models with Dual LAN, such as the Intel Core i7-1255U and Core Ultra 5 125U systems, suit network-based tasks that need two wired connections. The Intel N5095A model suits light tasks, kiosks, and signage. The ARM-based Micro 6 Pro suits embedded and edge applications that run Linux on a small power budget.
Thinvent mini PCs
Thinvent has mini PCs in the Aero and Treo series, plus the Micro 6 Pro for embedded use. Choose a processor family, memory size, storage, wireless option, and operating system to match your workload. The Thinvent range does not include mini PCs with discrete graphics cards.