The Lenovo ThinkCentre with Intel Core i3 is a business desktop from Lenovo's ThinkCentre M series. We could not confirm the exact configuration of the model you searched for, so this comparison uses the maximum values we could confirm: an Intel Core i3 processor with up to 4 cores, up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3 processor, which has up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Lenovo ThinkCentre Core i3 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkCentre Core i3 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 4 cores | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 256 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tower, small form factor, ultra small form factor or all-in-one, depending on model | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| 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) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the 8 GB maximum we could confirm for the ThinkCentre Core i3.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the 256 GB maximum we could confirm for the ThinkCentre Core i3.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses the Intel Core i3-1315U (6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz) or the Intel Core i3-1215U (6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz). The ThinkCentre Core i3 has up to 4 cores.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has two USB 3.2 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, four front USB 2.0 ports, one HDMI port, one VGA port and 1000 Mbps Ethernet. Models with the i3-1215U have dual LAN.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount for mounting behind a display.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a housing made of aluminium with a powder-coated black finish, and is rated for 0°C to 40°C operation.
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We could not confirm the ThinkCentre Core i3's operating system, wireless options or connectivity, so these are not compared.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkCentre Core i3 if you want a Lenovo business desktop from the ThinkCentre M series in a form factor that fits your office. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3 if you need more RAM, more storage and six processor cores in a compact mini PC, with a choice of operating system including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux or no OS.
