The Intel NUC i3 4010U is a mini PC built around the 4th generation Intel Core i3-4010U processor, a 2-core chip rated at 1.70 GHz with 3 MB of cache. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U or i3-1315U, which has 6 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Intel NUC i3 4010U vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Intel NUC i3 4010U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3 12th 1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i3 13th 1315U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3-4010U (4th gen) | Intel Core i3-1215U (12th gen) | Intel Core i3-1315U (13th gen) |
| Cores/Threads | 2 cores | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 dual band | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 dual band |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps (2 ports on the Treo with Dual LAN) | 1000 Mbps |
| Operating Temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C |
| Dimensions | Not confirmed | 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm | 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo has 6 cores against the 2 cores of the Intel Core i3-4010U, and the 12th and 13th generation Intel Core i3 processors are newer generations than the 4th generation chip.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the Intel NUC's RAM or storage maximums.
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The Thinvent Treo has a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port and an optional Wi-Fi 5 dual-band module. The Treo-i3_12l variant adds a second Ethernet port for dual LAN.
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The Intel NUC i3 4010U is built around the Intel HD Graphics 4400 integrated graphics. The Thinvent Treo uses the Intel Core i3 12th and 13th generation processors, which carry newer integrated graphics.
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The Thinvent Treo is supplied with Windows 11 Pro, and buyers can also choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC i3 4010U if you need a compact mini PC built around the 4th generation Intel Core i3-4010U processor. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage and a choice of operating systems in a similar compact form factor.
