The Intel NUC Kit NUC8i5BEK is a mini PC kit built around the 8th generation Intel Core i5-8259U quad-core processor with Intel Iris Plus 655 graphics. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which has 12 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD.
Intel NUC8i5BEK vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Intel NUC Kit NUC8i5BEK | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core 5 120U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8259U | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | 64 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB disk (as listed) | 2 TB SSD | 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) |
| Ethernet Ports | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi (Wi-Fi 5 dual band available on other SKUs) | No WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores against the NUC8i5BEK's 4 cores, and it supports up to 64 GB of RAM against the NUC8i5BEK's 32 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo has up to 2 TB of SSD storage, while the NUC8i5BEK's listed storage maximum is 256 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets buyers choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS or DOS.
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The NUC8i5BEK is built on the 8th generation Core i5-8259U with Iris Plus 655 graphics, which the Thinvent Treo range does not use. We could not confirm the NUC8i5BEK's operating system or wireless options.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC8i5BEK if you need the 8th generation Core i5-8259U with Iris Plus 655 graphics in a slim mini PC chassis. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, higher RAM capacity, a larger SSD, or a choice of operating systems including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
