What is the smallest PC that runs Windows?
A mini PC is the smallest type of desktop computer that runs full Windows. It is much smaller than a tower PC, and it runs the same Windows 11 operating system. Windows 11 requires a 64-bit processor with two or more cores running at 1 GHz or faster, at least 4 GB of memory, and 64 GB of storage. Most mini PCs in the Thinvent range exceed these minimums by a wide margin.
Key specifications to compare
The main specifications that decide what a small Windows PC can do are the processor, memory, and storage. The Thinvent mini PCs use Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors. The Thinvent® Aero Mini PC uses an Intel Core i3-1215U with 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, and 4 GB of DDR4 memory. The Thinvent® Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U has 6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz, 16 MB of cache, and 8 GB of DDR4 memory, with a 256 GB SSD. The Thinvent® Treo Mini PC with Intel Core 5 120U has 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz, and 16 GB of DDR4 memory, with a 512 GB SSD.
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Memory | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 4 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD |
Use cases for a small Windows PC
A mini PC with Windows suits office work, point-of-sale, digital signage, kiosks, and compact workstations where desk or cabinet space is limited. It runs standard Windows applications, so it can replace a full-size desktop for everyday business tasks. Models with Dual LAN ports, such as the Thinvent® Industrial PC IPC5, suit networked control and monitoring tasks.
Thinvent products with Windows 11 Professional
Every Thinvent product on this page ships with Windows 11 Professional. The Thinvent® Treo Mini PC is the smallest form in the range. Thinvent® Treo Mini PC models are available with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U or Intel Core processors, and Thinvent® Aero Mini PC uses an Intel Core i3-1215U. For higher performance in a compact chassis, the Thinvent® Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores and 8 GB of memory. The Thinvent range does not include a model with built-in Wi-Fi in the Treo Mini PC series; the Thinvent® Treo Mini PC models listed on this page have no WiFi.