The ROG NUC is a mini PC built for gaming, with Intel Core Ultra 9 and Core Ultra 7 processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics, and up to 64 GB of DDR5 memory. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is the closest alternative in form factor and memory capacity. Its Intel Core i7-1255U and i5-1240P models support up to 64 GB of memory and 2 TB of SSD storage, and they are sold with Windows 11 Pro and several other operating systems.
ROG NUC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| ROG NUC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P | |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 / Ultra 7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR5-5600 | 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 | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi |
| Ethernet | 2.5 Gbps | 1000 Mbps, 2 ports | 1000 Mbps |
| Displays | Up to 5 | HDMI and VGA (2 displays) | HDMI and VGA (2 displays) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / 4060 | Integrated Intel graphics | Integrated Intel graphics |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports, and the ROG NUC has a single 2.5 Gbps port. We could not confirm the ROG NUC's Ethernet port count.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the ROG NUC's storage maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo can be ordered with no Wi-Fi, and it has Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS and DOS in addition to Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount and an aluminium housing with a powder-coated finish.
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The ROG NUC is stronger for graphics-intensive work. It has NVIDIA RTX 40 Series graphics, which the Thinvent Treo does not have; the Treo has integrated Intel graphics.
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The ROG NUC drives up to five displays, and the Thinvent Treo drives two (HDMI and VGA).
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The ROG NUC uses Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E, and the Thinvent Treo uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ROG NUC if your work depends on NVIDIA RTX graphics and up to five displays. Choose a Thinvent Treo if you need a mini PC with up to 64 GB of memory, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, two Ethernet ports, and a choice of operating systems, including Linux and embedded options.
