The Zotac ZBOX CI665 nano is a compact barebone mini PC built around an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which offers a 12th Gen processor and a higher memory ceiling.
Zotac ZBOX CI665 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Alternatives
| Zotac ZBOX CI665 nano | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7-1165G7 (11th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (14th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | SATA; M.2 PCIe x4 SSD support | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Compact nano barebone | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5 | Dual Band WiFi (also available without WiFi) | Dual Band WiFi (also available without WiFi) |
| Ports/Display | HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.1 | Dual LAN | Dual LAN |
| Cooling | Fanless operation | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U uses a 12th Gen processor with 10 cores, compared with the 11th Gen i7-1165G7 in the Zotac ZBOX CI665 nano.
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Thinvent Treo models support up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs include Dual LAN networking, which the Zotac listing does not state.
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The Zotac ZBOX CI665 nano offers Thunderbolt 4 and DisplayPort 1.4 for up to 4K at 60 Hz, which are its stated strengths.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U offers a newer 14th Gen processor with 12 cores, while the Zotac model is built on 11th Gen hardware.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac ZBOX CI665 nano if you want a fanless, compact barebone system with Thunderbolt 4 and 4K display output. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a newer processor generation, more cores, Dual LAN and a higher RAM and storage ceiling.