The Gigabyte GB-BMCE-4500C is a fanless ultra-compact mini PC built around the Intel Celeron N4500 processor, with a 2-core CPU rated at 6W TDP and support for up to 16 GB of DDR4 memory. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A, which offers a 4-core processor and the same entry-level performance class, with higher memory and storage options.
Gigabyte GB-BMCE-4500C vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Gigabyte GB-BMCE-4500C | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | 2 cores | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB DDR4 | 8 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1 x M.2 2280 slot, 1 x 2.5" SATA bay | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Ultra-compact, 0.67 L | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 | Dual Band Wi-Fi (variant without Wi-Fi also available) | Dual Band Wi-Fi (variant without Wi-Fi also available) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel N5095A has 4 cores against the GB-BMCE-4500C's 2 cores, giving it more processing headroom in the same entry-level class.
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Thinvent Treo models support up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with the 16 GB maximum of the Gigabyte GB-BMCE-4500C.
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Thinvent Treo models offer up to 2 TB of SSD storage, while the Gigabyte model lists a single M.2 slot and a 2.5" SATA bay without a stated maximum capacity.
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The Gigabyte GB-BMCE-4500C is a fanless design at 6W TDP, a point the Thinvent Treo range does not state in the provided details.
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The Gigabyte GB-BMCE-4500C is supplied with Windows 10 64-bit, while the Thinvent Treo listings specify DOS.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Gigabyte GB-BMCE-4500C if a fanless, ultra-compact Celeron system with a 6W TDP and Windows 10 is your priority. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, larger memory capacity up to 64 GB, or up to 2 TB of storage for demanding everyday computing.
