The Zotac Zbox Magnus One is a Mini PC with a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, upgradable memory and storage, and Killer networking. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with an Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) processor, which is also a Mini PC form factor with Intel Core i7 processing. Both are compact desktop systems for everyday computing, business and content work.
Zotac Zbox Magnus One vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Zotac Zbox Magnus One (ECM73070C, barebone) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i7-1255U (dual band Wi-Fi) | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache |
| RAM | Upgradable; maximum not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Upgradable; maximum not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Networking | Killer networking | Dual LAN (2 × 1000 Mbps Ethernet), no Wi-Fi | Dual LAN (2 × 1000 Mbps Ethernet), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band |
| 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) |
| Graphics | Discrete GeForce RTX 30 Series on some MAGNUS ONE configurations; RTX model not confirmed for this SKU | Integrated graphics; no discrete GPU listed | Integrated graphics; no discrete GPU listed |
Key differences
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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 OS, or DOS. We could not confirm the operating system options for the Zotac Zbox Magnus One.
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Memory and storage ceiling: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the maximum memory and storage for the Zotac Zbox Magnus One.
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Wi-Fi option: The Thinvent Treo is available with dual band Wi-Fi 5 or without Wi-Fi. The Treo has no discrete graphics card listed; the Zotac Zbox Magnus One has a GeForce RTX 30 Series graphics card on some configurations.
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Processor generation: The Thinvent Treo uses a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U, while the Zotac Zbox Magnus One uses a 10th Gen Intel Core i7.
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Dedicated graphics: The Zotac Zbox Magnus One is built around discrete NVIDIA graphics on some configurations, which the Thinvent Treo does not offer. The Treo is the better fit where integrated graphics are enough.
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Compact dimensions: The Thinvent Treo measures 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm and weighs 1.52 kg. We could not confirm the Zotac Zbox Magnus One's dimensions.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac Zbox Magnus One if you need a Mini PC with discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics for gaming or GPU-accelerated creative work. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you want a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 Mini PC with up to 64 GB RAM, up to 2 TB SSD, a choice of operating systems including Linux and DOS, and optional dual band Wi-Fi.
