The Asus Mini PC i7 8th Gen is a compact mini PC built around an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, with support for up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, Wi-Fi, two displays and Windows 10. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also supports up to 64 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi and Windows 11 Pro, and uses a newer 12th Gen Intel processor.
Asus Mini PC i7 8th Gen vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Asus Mini PC i7 8th Gen | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i7 12th Gen 1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Ultra 5 14th Gen 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | M.2 SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | 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) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Displays | Up to 2 | HDMI and VGA | HDMI 2.0 and VGA |
| Ethernet | Gigabit LAN | Dual Gigabit LAN | Dual Gigabit LAN |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo i7-1255U uses a 12th Gen Intel processor with 10 cores, while the Asus unit uses an 8th Gen Intel Core i7.
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The Thinvent Treo has up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and we could not confirm the storage ceiling of the Asus Mini PC i7 8th Gen.
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Both products support up to 64 GB of RAM, so memory capacity is equal.
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The Thinvent Treo ships with Windows 11 Pro and gives the buyer a choice of Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, no operating system or DOS.
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The Asus Mini PC i7 8th Gen runs Windows 10, which is the operating system the Thinvent Treo does not ship with.
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The Thinvent Treo Ultra 5 14th Gen model adds DDR5 memory and a 14th Gen processor with 12 cores.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Asus Mini PC i7 8th Gen if you need a Windows 10 system with an 8th Gen Intel Core i7. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a newer 12th or 14th Gen Intel processor, dual Gigabit LAN, up to 2 TB of SSD storage and a choice of operating systems including Linux.
