The Apple Mac mini (2024) with M4 chip is a compact desktop computer configured with a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB unified memory and 512GB storage. The closest Thinvent match for business and industrial use is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, a 6-core mini PC that offers configurable memory up to 64 GB and up to 2 TB SSD.
Apple Mac mini M4 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Apple Mac mini (2024) M4 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | 10-core CPU | 6 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 16 GB unified memory | Up to 64 GB | Up to 32 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mac mini (compact desktop) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | Dual band Wi-Fi or no Wi-Fi option | No Wi-Fi option |
| Operating System | macOS | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Thinvent's Treo Mini PC offers memory of up to 64 GB, compared with the 16 GB configuration of the Mac mini M4 in the stated test setup.
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Storage on the Thinvent Treo Mini PC scales up to 2 TB SSD, while the Mac mini M4 configuration is listed at 512 GB.
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The Intel Core Ultra 5 125U variant of the Treo Mini PC provides 12 cores, against the 10-core CPU of the Mac mini M4.
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The Apple Mac mini M4 runs macOS and uses Apple's own M4 silicon, which suits users invested in the Apple ecosystem. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC ships with DOS and is a better fit for Windows-free, customisable industrial and business deployments.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Apple Mac mini M4 if you need macOS, Apple software compatibility and a compact desktop with a fixed 16 GB memory configuration. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need larger memory and storage expansion, Intel or AMD processor options, and a compact mini PC for business or industrial use.
