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 a monitor, keyboard and mouse like a standard PC. Mini PCs take less desk space than tower computers and draw less power. They suit offices, kiosks, digital signage, point-of-sale systems and light industrial control.
Thinvent mini PCs use processors from Intel, AMD and ARM. The Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and Core Ultra 5 models, the AMD Ryzen 5 model, and the Intel Celeron and ARM Cortex A55 models cover a range of performance levels. Each model lists its processor generation, core count, maximum clock speed and cache size.
Key specifications
Processor core count and clock speed set the performance of a mini PC. The Intel Core i5-1335U in the Thinvent Aero has 10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz and 12 MB of cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125U in the Thinvent Aero has 12 cores and up to 4.3 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 7430U in the Thinvent Treo has 6 cores and up to 4.3 GHz, with 16 MB of cache.
Memory and storage affect multitasking and file handling. Thinvent mini PCs ship with 4 GB to 16 GB of RAM. The Aero models use DDR4 RAM, and the Core Ultra 5 model uses DDR5 RAM. Storage ranges from 32 GB eMMC on the Micro 6 Pro to 512 GB SSD on several Aero and Treo models.
Power and connectivity vary by model. Most Aero and Treo models use a 12V or 19V external adapter. Some models include Dual Band WiFi, and others have no WiFi. The Aero Core i7 model includes Dual LAN ports. The Micro 6 Pro includes Dual Antenna WiFi and one HDMI port.
Comparison of processor types
| Processor | Cores | Max frequency | Cache | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Celeron N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | Basic office and kiosk tasks |
| ARM Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 1 MB | Embedded and fanless control |
| Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | General office work |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | Business computing |
| Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | Multitasking and productivity |
| Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | Demanding business workloads |
| Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | Modern workloads with DDR5 RAM |
Use cases
Thinvent mini PCs suit several settings. Office and business users can run productivity software on the Core i3 and i5 models. Kiosk, point-of-sale and digital signage deployments can use the Celeron or ARM models. Linux users can choose Ubuntu Linux on several models, and embedded projects can use Thinux Embedded Linux on the Micro 6 Pro.
Thinvent mini PCs
Thinvent has Aero and Treo mini PCs with Intel and AMD processors, and the Micro 6 Pro with an ARM Cortex A55 processor. Choose an Aero model for Intel Core processors with a range of memory and storage options. Choose a Treo model for an AMD Ryzen 5 or Intel Celeron processor. Choose the Micro 6 Pro for compact embedded control with Thinux Embedded Linux.
