The HP ProDesk 400 G3 Mini is a micro-form-factor business desktop built around 7th generation Intel Core processors (Kaby Lake), with an Intel Core i5 option, DDR4 memory and USB-C connectivity. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 processors, which offers newer 12th to 14th generation Intel Core i5 options, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
HP ProDesk 400 G3 Mini i5 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5
| HP ProDesk 400 G3 Mini i5 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (7th generation, Kaby Lake) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Micro / mini desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | Dual band Wi-Fi or no Wi-Fi | Dual band Wi-Fi or no Wi-Fi |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs use 12th to 14th generation Intel Core i5 processors, a newer processor generation than the 7th generation Core i5 in the HP ProDesk 400 G3 Mini.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with up to 32 GB on the HP ProDesk 400 G3 Mini.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P provides 12 cores, while the Core i5-1335U provides 10 cores.
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The HP ProDesk 400 G3 Mini is a long-established business desktop, and its Intel Core i5 model with USB-C connectivity and Intel Optane memory support suits existing HP deployments.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP ProDesk 400 G3 Mini i5 if you need to match an existing HP ProDesk fleet or upgrade path. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 if you want a newer processor generation, higher RAM capacity and larger SSD storage in a mini PC form factor.
