The Zotac Magnus EN173070C is a barebone mini PC built around an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor (Intel Core i7-11800H) and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a 12th Gen mini PC that offers up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a compact form factor.
Zotac Magnus EN173070C vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Zotac Magnus EN173070C | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-11800H | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | 8 cores / 16 threads | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not stated (barebone, user-installed) | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated (barebone, user-installed) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | Integrated graphics | Integrated graphics |
| Wireless | Not stated | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 or No WiFi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 or No WiFi |
| Ethernet | 2.5G and 1G Ethernet | Dual LAN | Dual LAN |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, configurable by the buyer.
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The Thinvent Treo i7-1255U model offers 10 cores, compared with 8 cores on the Zotac's Intel Core i7-11800H.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PCs use integrated graphics, whereas the Zotac Magnus EN173070C includes a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU, which is the stronger option for discrete graphics workloads.
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The Thinvent Treo range is supplied as a complete system with RAM and SSD options listed, while the Zotac Magnus EN173070C is a barebone that requires the user to install RAM and storage.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Zotac Magnus EN173070C if your work depends on discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics performance and you are comfortable installing your own RAM and SSD. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact business or industrial mini PC with configurable RAM up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB, using integrated graphics.
