The Aoostar GEM12 Pro is a mini PC built around the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, with a built-in smart display, Radeon 780M graphics, OCuLink eGPU support, dual USB4 ports, dual 2.5GbE LAN, DDR5 memory and dual PCIe 4.0 SSD slots. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, which offers a similar AMD mini PC form factor with higher maximum memory and storage.
Aoostar GEM12 Pro vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Aoostar GEM12 Pro | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | 8 cores / 16 threads | 6 cores |
| Max Frequency | Up to 5.1 GHz | Up to 4.5 GHz |
| Cache | 16 MB L3 | 16 MB |
| RAM | Not stated (DDR5) | 4 GB to 64 GB (DDR4) |
| Storage | Dual PCIe 4.0 SSD slots | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC with built-in smart display | Mini PC |
| Graphics | Radeon 780M | Not stated |
| Networking | Dual 2.5GbE LAN | Not stated |
| Ports | Dual USB4, OCuLink eGPU support | Not stated |
| Wireless | Not stated | Optional Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, while the Aoostar listing does not state a maximum memory capacity.
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The Aoostar GEM12 Pro has the more powerful processor, with 8 cores and 16 threads, a maximum frequency up to 5.1 GHz and Radeon 780M graphics.
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The Aoostar GEM12 Pro adds a built-in smart display, OCuLink eGPU support, dual USB4 ports and dual 2.5GbE LAN.
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The Thinvent Treo offers optional dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and can be configured with a range of RAM and SSD sizes.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Aoostar GEM12 Pro if you need the most processing power, integrated Radeon graphics, a built-in display or an external GPU through OCuLink. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Ryzen 5 7530U if you want a configurable AMD mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with optional Wi-Fi.
