The Intel NUC NUC8i7BEH (BOXNUC8I7BEH1) is a barebone mini PC built around an 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8559U processor (4 cores, 8 threads, 2.70 GHz), with up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U and the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1335U, both of which offer newer processor generations and higher memory capacities.
Intel NUC NUC8i7BEH vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Alternatives
| Intel NUC NUC8i7BEH | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8559U (8th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1335U (13th Gen) |
| Cores | 4 | 10 | 10 |
| Max Frequency | 2.70 GHz | 4.7 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Cache | Not stated | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 2.5-inch HDD/SSD support | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Not stated | Not stated |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi AC and Bluetooth | Dual Band Wi-Fi or no Wi-Fi (model dependent) | Dual Band Wi-Fi or no Wi-Fi (model dependent) |
| Operating System | Not stated | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Newer processor generation: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC models use 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors with 10 cores, compared with the 4-core 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8559U in the NUC8i7BEH.
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Higher memory ceiling: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, against the NUC8i7BEH's 32 GB maximum.
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Higher clock speeds: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U reaches up to 4.7 GHz, against 2.70 GHz on the NUC8i7BEH.
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Dual LAN on select models: Some Thinvent Treo configurations include Dual LAN, which the NUC8i7BEH specifications do not list.
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Trade-off: The NUC8i7BEH includes Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 and Thunderbolt 3 ports, which are not listed for the Thinvent Treo models.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Intel NUC NUC8i7BEH if you need a compact barebone system with Thunderbolt 3 and Intel Iris Plus graphics. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, higher memory capacity and a newer processor generation for multitasking, content work or office workloads.
