The HP Mini Desktop i3 is a Mini PC built around an Intel Core i3 processor, with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3 processors (12th and 13th Gen), which has the same 6-core Intel Core i3 class, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage and dual-band Wi-Fi.
HP Mini Desktop i3 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i3)
| HP Mini Desktop i3 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i3-1315U (13th Gen) | Intel Core i3-1215U (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | 6 cores, 8 threads | 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz, 10 MB cache | 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB PCIe M.2 SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Dual-band Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | DOS (other operating systems available on request) | DOS (other operating systems available on request) |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs with the Intel Core i3-1315U and i3-1215U use the same Intel Core i3 processor family and the same 6-core layout as the HP Mini Desktop i3, with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The Thinvent Treo models are also available without Wi-Fi, so buyers who prefer a wired-only system can choose that option.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with the Intel Core i3-1315U has a higher maximum turbo frequency (4.5 GHz) than the i3-1215U version (4.4 GHz).
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The HP Mini Desktop i3 ships with Windows 11 Pro, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PCs ship with DOS, and buyers can choose other operating systems.
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The HP Mini Desktop i3 lists Wi-Fi 6, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PCs list dual-band Wi-Fi.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Mini Desktop i3 if you need Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and Wi-Fi 6. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3 if you want the same processor class and up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage, with the choice of operating system or a wired-only build.
