The Zotac ZBOX ID89 is a Mini PC built around an Intel 3rd-generation Core i5 processor. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 12th-generation processors, which has more cores, more RAM and larger SSD storage than the ZBOX ID89's configuration.
Zotac ZBOX ID89 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Zotac ZBOX ID89 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 3rd Gen (i5-3470T in the listed configuration) | Intel Core i5-1240P, 12th Gen |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache |
| RAM | 4 GB DDR3 (listed configuration) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 500 GB HDD (listed configuration) | Up to 2 TB SSD (M.2 slot) |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | 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 |
| Networking | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps Ethernet, Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the wireless variant |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. The listed ZBOX ID89 configuration has 4 GB of DDR3.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 SSD of up to 2 TB. The listed ZBOX ID89 configuration uses a 500 GB HDD.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses a 12th-generation Intel Core i5 processor with 12 cores, while the ZBOX ID89 uses a 3rd-generation Intel Core i5.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux and DOS, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has two Ethernet ports and a VESA mount.
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We could not confirm the ZBOX ID89's operating system, networking or cooling details, so these points are left out.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac ZBOX ID89 if you need a compact Intel Core i5 system of its original generation. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, faster SSD storage, a newer Intel processor and a choice of operating systems.
