The AOOSTAR GEM12 is a Mini PC built around the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS processor, with support for up to 32 GB of memory and up to four displays. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, which is also a Mini PC with an AMD processor and supports up to 64 GB of RAM.
AOOSTAR GEM12 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Ryzen 5)
| Specification | AOOSTAR GEM12 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) | Thinvent Treo, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
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| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB LPDDR5-8000 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Triple M.2 NVMe slots | 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 (other options available) | Windows 11 Pro (other options available) |
| Displays | Up to 4 | HDMI and VGA | HDMI and VGA |
| Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE | 1 x 1000 Mbps | 1 x 1000 Mbps |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the AOOSTAR GEM12.
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The Thinvent Treo has up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a single configuration, and the buyer can choose from several operating systems.
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The AOOSTAR GEM12 has the stronger processor class and supports up to four displays, while the Treo has HDMI and VGA outputs.
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The AOOSTAR GEM12 has two 2.5GbE Ethernet ports, while the Thinvent Treo has one 1000 Mbps Ethernet port.
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The AOOSTAR GEM12 has an OCuLink port for external GPU expansion. The Thinvent Treo does not have an OCuLink port; it has two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and four front USB 2.0 ports.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the AOOSTAR GEM12 if you need a higher-performance Ryzen 7 processor, four display outputs, or dual 2.5GbE networking. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need a larger memory ceiling of up to 64 GB, a range of operating system options, and a configuration with up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
