The Intel NUC 11 NUC11ATKC4 is a compact Atlas Canyon mini PC built around the Intel Celeron N5105 quad-core processor, with 4 cores and 4 threads clocked from 2.0 GHz to 2.9 GHz. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Celeron N5095A (4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz), the Thinvent Aero Mini PC line, and the Thinvent Neo H and Neo R/4 Mini PC lines, which offer the same 4-core Celeron class with a wider memory and storage range.
Intel NUC 11 NUC11ATKC4 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Intel NUC 11 NUC11ATKC4 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U |
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| Processor | Intel Celeron N5105 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 cores | 6 cores |
| Max Frequency | Up to 2.9 GHz | Up to 2.9 GHz | Up to 4.5 GHz |
| Cache | Not stated | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB (DDR4-2933 SO-DIMM) | 4 GB to 32 GB (DDR4) | 4 GB to 64 GB (DDR4) |
| Storage | 512 GB PCIe SSD (as configured) | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro (as configured) | DOS | DOS |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 | Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 or No WiFi |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo offers up to 64 GB of RAM on the Core i3-1315U configuration, against up to 32 GB stated for the NUC11ATKC4.
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Thinvent Treo offers storage up to 2 TB, so buyers can choose a larger SSD than the 512 GB configuration described for the NUC11ATKC4.
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The Thinvent Treo Core i3-1315U configuration offers 6 cores and up to 4.5 GHz, a higher performance class than the 4-core Celeron N5105.
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The Intel NUC 11 NUC11ATKC4 ships with Windows 11 Pro as configured, while the Thinvent Treo range ships with DOS, so buyers who need Windows should plan for an OS installation.
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The Thinvent Treo Celeron N5095A configuration matches the NUC11ATKC4's 4-core, 2.9 GHz class while giving buyers a choice of wireless options.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC 11 NUC11ATKC4 if you want a compact Celeron mini PC that ships with Windows 11 Pro already installed. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, larger storage, or a higher-performance 6-core Intel Core i3 processor.
