The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q is a Mini PC with Intel Core i5 processors, supporting up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 6000 GB of storage and up to three displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also supports 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, and can drive up to two displays. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core 5 120U is a second option for buyers who need a newer 14th-generation processor.
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core 5 120U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 8 GB |
| Storage | Up to 6000 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Displays | Up to 3 | HDMI 1, VGA 1 (2 displays) | HDMI 2, VGA 1 (3 displays) |
| 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) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Available as Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Available as Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of RAM, the same maximum as the ThinkCentre M90q.
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Both Thinvent Treo options use Intel Core processors, the same processor maker as the ThinkCentre M90q.
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core 5 120U has three display outputs (two HDMI and one VGA), matching the ThinkCentre M90q's three-display support.
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The ThinkCentre M90q supports up to 6000 GB of storage, while the Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage per unit.
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The Thinvent Treo is available with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or without an operating system.
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We could not confirm the ThinkCentre M90q's processor core count, operating system options or wireless options, so these are not compared above.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1240P if you need high RAM capacity (up to 64 GB) and a 12-core processor for demanding multitasking. Choose the Thinvent Treo with Intel Core 5 120U if you need three display outputs and a newer 14th-generation processor, and can work with up to 8 GB of RAM.
