The Zotac Magnus One is a small form factor mini PC that pairs a desktop Intel Core Ultra processor with a desktop GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card. Its published 8.48-litre chassis makes it one of the smallest systems of its kind. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which uses Intel Core processors in a 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm aluminium chassis, with up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage.
Zotac Magnus One vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Zotac Magnus One | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i3-1315U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Celeron N5095A) | |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra (desktop) | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB | Up to 8 GB (8 GB configuration) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Graphics | Desktop GeForce RTX 5070 | Integrated Intel graphics | Integrated Intel graphics |
| Form Factor | Small form factor, 8.48 L chassis | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| 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, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Zotac Magnus One is built around a desktop GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card. The Thinvent Treo uses integrated Intel graphics and is not built for dedicated GPU workloads.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has up to 64 GB RAM with the Intel Core i3-1315U, and up to 2 TB SSD storage across the Treo range.
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The Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U has 6 cores and a maximum frequency of 4.5 GHz.
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The Treo Mini PC is available with a choice of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or no operating system, and it includes a VESA mount.
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The Zotac Magnus One includes a discrete graphics card, so it has a higher graphics performance ceiling than the Treo.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac Magnus One if you need a compact system with a desktop-class discrete GeForce graphics card for demanding graphics work. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact mini PC with a choice of operating systems, up to 64 GB RAM, up to 2 TB SSD storage, and a VESA mount for fixed installation.
