The Minisforum X35G is a mini PC with an Intel Core i3-1005G1 processor (10th generation, 2 cores, 4 threads), up to 16 GB of RAM, and up to two drives including one NVMe slot. The closest Thinvent match for a similar Intel Core i3 mini PC is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, which has 6 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Minisforum X35G vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i3)
| Minisforum X35G | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 12th 1215U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1005G1 (10th gen) | Intel Core i3-1315U (13th gen) | Intel Core i3-1215U (12th gen) |
| Cores/Threads | 2 cores / 4 threads | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB, 3200 MT/s | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 2 drives: 1 NVMe, 1 x 2.5" SATA | Up to 2 TB SSD (M.2) | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| 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 | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no Wi-Fi |
| USB | USB4 40Gbps | 2 x USB 3.2, 2 x USB 2.0, 4 x front USB 2.0 | 2 x USB 3.2, 2 x USB 2.0, 4 x front USB 2.0 |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Core i3-1315U has 6 cores against the X35G's 2 cores, and its 13th generation processor is newer than the X35G's 10th generation i3-1005G1.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the X35G's 16 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage in its M.2 slot.
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The Minisforum X35G has USB4 (40Gbps) ports. The Thinvent Treo has USB 3.2 ports instead, so the X35G is the stronger choice if USB4 is required.
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The Thinvent Treo ships with Windows 11 Pro and lets the buyer choose other operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux. We could not confirm the operating system options for the X35G.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount and a 12V DC power input, and its housing is powder-coated aluminium.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum X35G if you need USB4 ports and the 10th generation Intel i3 performance is enough for your work. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more processor cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, a larger SSD, or a choice of operating systems.
