The Zotac MAGNUS ONE ECM73070C is a mini PC sold as a barebone system with a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, upgradable memory and storage, and Killer networking. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which is a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor with 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz and support for up to 64 GB of RAM. Both are mini PCs with an Intel Core i7 processor and upgradable memory.
We could not confirm the Zotac ECM73070C's RAM capacity, storage capacity, core count, or operating system, so those cells are marked "Not confirmed" below.
Zotac ECM73070C vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Zotac MAGNUS ONE ECM73070C | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
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| Processor | 10th Gen Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache |
| RAM | Upgradable (capacity not confirmed) | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Upgradable (capacity not confirmed) | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (barebone) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
| Networking | Killer networking | 1000 Mbps Ethernet, 2 Ethernet ports, dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the Wi-Fi model | 1000 Mbps Ethernet, dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the Wi-Fi model |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, and the Zotac's maximum RAM capacity is not confirmed.
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The Thinvent Treo i7-1255U is a 12th Gen Intel Core processor, while the Zotac ECM73070C uses a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P has 12 cores, the highest core count among the Thinvent Treo SKUs listed here.
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The Thinvent Treo includes Windows 11 Pro and lets the buyer choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system.
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The Zotac ECM73070C has Killer networking. The Thinvent Treo has dual Ethernet ports and dual band Wi-Fi 5 on the Wi-Fi model.
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The Thinvent Treo is supplied with a keyboard and mouse set and a VESA mount.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac MAGNUS ONE ECM73070C if you want a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 barebone mini PC with Killer networking and plan to fit your own memory and storage. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 system with up to 64 GB of RAM, a choice of operating systems, and a keyboard and mouse included.