What is a mini PC?
A mini PC is a complete desktop computer in a small chassis. It runs a full operating system such as Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu Linux, and it connects to standard monitors, keyboards and mice. Mini PCs take up far less desk or rack space than a tower PC, and they use less power. Businesses use them for point of sale, digital signage, kiosks, office work and edge computing.
Key specifications
The Thinvent mini PC range covers three processor families:
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Intel Core processors: The Aero series uses Intel Core i3-1215U, i5-1335U, i7-1255U and Core Ultra 5 125U processors. These have 6 to 12 cores and boost up to 4.7 GHz.
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AMD Ryzen processors: The Treo series uses the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, with 6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz and 16 MB cache.
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ARM processors: The Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM Cortex A55 with 4 cores, up to 1.9 GHz, 4 GB onboard RAM and 32 GB eMMC storage.
Memory options run from 4 GB to 16 GB. Storage is either 128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB SSD, or 32 GB eMMC on the ARM model. Power adapters are rated at 5V, 12V or 19V. Wireless options include no WiFi, Dual Band WiFi or Dual Antenna WiFi. Some models include Dual LAN ports.
Comparison of processor families
| Processor family | Example model | Cores | Max frequency | Typical use |
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| Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Ultra 5 | 1215U, 1335U, 1255U, 125U | 6 to 12 | 4.3 to 4.7 GHz | Office, business applications, multitasking |
| Intel Celeron | N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | Light office tasks, kiosks |
| AMD Ryzen 5 | 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | General computing, multitasking |
| ARM Cortex A55 | Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | Embedded Linux, low-power devices |
Use cases
Choose a higher-core Intel Core or AMD Ryzen model for office work, multitasking and business software. Choose the Celeron N5095A for basic tasks and kiosks. Choose the ARM-based Micro 6 Pro for embedded Linux systems that need a small footprint and low power draw.
Thinvent mini PCs
Thinvent has Aero, Treo and Micro 6 Pro mini PCs with Intel, AMD and ARM processors. Each model is available with Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu Linux, and with a choice of memory, storage and wireless options.
