The HP t740 is a thin client built around an AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 series processor with up to 4 cores. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U is the closest Thinvent match for AMD-based performance, and the Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client is the closest match for a small, low-cost-class thin client form factor with an ARM processor.
HP t740 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (AMD Ryzen 5 7430U) and Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client
| HP t740 Thin Client | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 series | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | ARM Cortex A53 |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 4 cores | 6 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 16 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Thin Client | Mini PC | Thin Client |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | DOS (other options available) | Thinux Embedded Linux |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth |
| Display Outputs | Up to six 4K displays (per HP) | Not confirmed | HDMI 2.0 |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U has 6 cores against the HP t740's up to 4 cores, and supports up to 64 GB of RAM.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses the same AMD processor maker as the HP t740, giving a comparable AMD platform in a mini PC form factor.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has storage up to 2 TB SSD. We could not confirm the HP t740's storage capacity.
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The HP t740 has a PCIe x16 expansion slot. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD and does not have a PCIe x16 slot.
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The Thinvent Micro 5R is a compact ARM-based thin client with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth and Thinux Embedded Linux, suited to light, fixed-function tasks.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP t740 if you need an AMD thin client with a PCIe x16 expansion slot and multi-display output for VDI or graphics-heavy virtual desktops. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U if you want a faster 6-core AMD system with up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB storage in a mini PC. Choose the Thinvent Micro 5R if you need a small, Linux-based thin client with built-in Wi-Fi 6 for basic tasks.
