The Intel NUC 13 Pro with Core i7 is a 4x4 mini PC built around 13th Gen Intel Core processors, with up to 14 cores and up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also has 10 cores and up to 64 GB of RAM in a compact aluminium housing.
Intel NUC 13 Pro i7 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Intel NUC 13 Pro (i7) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 14 cores (6P+8E) | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4-3200 | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | 4x4 Mini PC | Mini PC (199.5 x 181.5 x 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 x 181.5 x 29.5 mm) |
| 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) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo i7-1255U has 2 x 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, an M.2 SSD of up to 2 TB, and a VESA mount.
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The Thinvent Treo is built in aluminium with a powder-coated black finish and is rated for 0°C to 40°C operation.
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The Thinvent Treo has two HDMI-type and VGA display outputs, plus RS485 as an option for industrial connectivity.
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i7-1255U has 64 GB of RAM, the same maximum as the Intel NUC 13 Pro i7.
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The Intel NUC 13 Pro i7 supports up to 14 processor cores, while the Thinvent Treo i7-1255U has 10 cores.
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The Thinvent Treo is available with or without Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5, dual band) and can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
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We could not confirm the Intel NUC 13 Pro's storage options or operating system details.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC 13 Pro i7 if you need the higher core count of its 13th Gen Core i7 processor and the Intel vPro Enterprise features on select SKUs. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need an aluminium chassis rated for industrial temperatures, dual Ethernet, RS485 connectivity, a choice of operating systems including Linux, or a 2 TB SSD.
