The Zotac ZBOX CI622 nano is a mini PC built around a 10th Gen Intel Core i3 processor, with passive cooling and support for up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, which runs a 12th Gen Intel Core i3 processor and supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM.
Zotac ZBOX CI622 nano vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Zotac ZBOX CI622 nano | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1215U (12th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1315U (13th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4 SO-DIMM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Space for a 2.5-inch SATA SSD or HDD | Up to 2 TB SSD (M.2) | Up to 2 TB SSD (M.2) |
| 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) |
| Display Outputs | 4K @ 60 Hz, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 | HDMI, VGA | HDMI, VGA |
| Cooling | Passive cooling | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Mounting | VESA mount ready | VESA mount | VESA mount |
Both systems use an Intel Core i3 processor. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC models with the Intel Core i3-1215U and i3-1315U are the closest processor matches.
Key differences
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Higher memory maximum: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, against 32 GB for the Zotac ZBOX CI622 nano.
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Newer processor generation: The Thinvent Treo has 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core i3 processors, against the 10th Gen Intel Core i3 in the Zotac ZBOX CI622 nano.
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Storage: The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for an SSD of up to 2 TB. The Zotac ZBOX CI622 nano has a 2.5-inch drive bay.
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Display outputs: The Zotac ZBOX CI622 nano lists a DisplayPort 1.2 output and 4K @ 60 Hz support. The Thinvent Treo has HDMI and VGA outputs.
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Passive cooling: The Zotac ZBOX CI622 nano uses passive cooling for silent operation. We could not confirm the cooling design of the Thinvent Treo.
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Operating system choice: The Thinvent Treo can be ordered with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without an operating system, or with DOS. We could not confirm the operating systems offered with the Zotac ZBOX CI622 nano.
Which one should you choose?
The Zotac ZBOX CI622 nano suits buyers who want a silent, passively cooled mini PC with a 10th Gen Intel Core i3 and a 2.5-inch drive. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC suits buyers who need more memory, a newer Intel Core i3 generation, an M.2 SSD of up to 2 TB, and a choice of operating system.
