The Asus Brix is a compact mini PC barebone line. The facts available for this comparison describe an Intel Core i7-1065G7 model (1.3 GHz quad-core, Turbo up to 3.9 GHz, 8 MB cache) and an Intel Core i5-1035G1 model, with Windows 10 Pro recommended for business use. For a compact business or industrial mini PC with a similar Intel Core i7 class, the closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U.
Asus Brix vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Alternatives
| Asus Brix (Core i7-1065G7) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| Max Frequency | Up to 3.9 GHz (Turbo) | Up to 4.7 GHz | Up to 4.4 GHz |
| Cache | 8 MB | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| RAM | Not stated | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (barebone) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro (recommended for business) | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i7-1255U offers 10 cores against the Core i7-1065G7's 4 cores, for more parallel processing capacity.
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Its maximum frequency reaches up to 4.7 GHz, higher than the Asus Brix's Turbo of up to 3.9 GHz.
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Thinvent Treo models offer RAM up to 64 GB and SSD up to 2 TB, configurable to your workload.
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The Asus Brix is offered with Windows 10 Pro, which ASUS recommends for business. Thinvent Treo models ship with DOS, so buyers who need Windows should factor in a licence and installation.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Asus Brix if you specifically need an ASUS-branded barebone system with Windows 10 Pro pre-selected. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need higher core counts, higher clock speeds and large configurable memory and storage for demanding compact business or industrial workloads.
