The HP Z2 workstation desktops are configurable Intel-based workstations sold in small form factor (SFF) and tower models. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, a compact Windows 11 Pro system with up to 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U is the closest match for a higher-performance Intel Core i7 system.
HP Z2 Workstation vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP Z2 G9 SFF Workstation | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 (Core Ultra 9 series up to 1 processor option) | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz, 12 MB cache |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor (SFF) | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Thinvent Treo Mini PC models can also run Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, DOS, or be supplied without an operating system.
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, and the Core Ultra 5 125U model supports up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM.
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Both Thinvent Treo models have two Ethernet ports, dual-band Wi-Fi 5 options, and a VESA mount.
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Both Thinvent Treo models include a 12 V DC power supply with a 0°C to 40°C operating range.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an aluminium housing with powder-coated finish.
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The HP Z2 G9 is offered with a tower option. The Thinvent Treo is a compact mini PC only.
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The HP Z2 series is listed with Intel Core Ultra 9 processors, which is a higher processor class than the Thinvent Treo models. We could not confirm the HP Z2 G9's RAM and storage maximums, so these are not compared in the table.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC does not have a discrete graphics card option. Its graphics are the processor's integrated graphics.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP Z2 workstation if you need the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor class or the tower form factor. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact, fanless-free mini PC with Windows 11 Pro, up to 64 GB RAM with the i7 model, and a choice of operating systems.
