The Aoostar Gem 12 Pro Max is a compact mini PC built around the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, with 8 cores and 16 threads, support for dual-channel DDR5 memory and two M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 slots. For a buyer looking for a mini PC with an AMD Ryzen processor, the closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U (6 cores), which offers up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD.
Aoostar Gem 12 Pro Max vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Aoostar Gem 12 Pro Max | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
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| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | 8 cores / 16 threads | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 128 GB DDR5 (dual channel, 2 x 64 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Dual M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0, up to 2 TB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or No WiFi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or No WiFi |
Key differences
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The Aoostar Gem 12 Pro Max offers a higher core count, with 8 cores and 16 threads from the Ryzen 7 8845HS, against 6 cores in the Thinvent Treo Mini PC Ryzen 5 models.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, while the Aoostar Gem 12 Pro Max supports up to 128 GB of DDR5 memory.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is available with a choice of dual band Wi-Fi 5 or no wireless, whereas the Aoostar Gem 12 Pro Max lists Wi-Fi 6.
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Both systems offer storage expansion up to 2 TB.
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The Ryzen 5 7530U in the Thinvent Treo Mini PC runs at up to 4.5 GHz, a higher maximum frequency than the Ryzen 5 7430U option at 4.3 GHz.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Aoostar Gem 12 Pro Max if you need the highest core count and maximum memory capacity in a compact AMD mini PC. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Ryzen 5 if you want a 6-core AMD mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of storage, and a choice of wireless options.