The Minisforum HX90 is a mini PC built around the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor, with up to 64 GB of RAM and support for up to four displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, which has up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a compact aluminium chassis.
Minisforum HX90 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Minisforum HX90 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U |
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| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | 8 cores / 16 threads | 6 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | M.2 SSD plus two SATA bays | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro (upgraded from Windows 10 Pro in testing) | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | 1x 2.5GbE | 1x 1000 Mbps | 2x 1000 Mbps |
| Displays | Up to 4 (2x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort) | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, matching the HX90's RAM maximum with a larger single SSD option.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U has 10 cores, more than the HX90's 8 cores.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U has two Ethernet ports, and the Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U has one.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC can operate Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or without an OS, and DOS.
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The Minisforum HX90 has a faster processor class, with the Ryzen 9 5900HX offering 8 cores and 16 threads.
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The Minisforum HX90 can drive up to four displays through its 2x HDMI and 2x DisplayPort ports. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has one HDMI and one VGA output.
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The Minisforum HX90 has Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5GbE networking, where the Thinvent Treo Mini PC has Wi-Fi 5 and gigabit Ethernet.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum HX90 if you need the Ryzen 9 processor class and multi-display output for up to four screens. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact Windows 11 Pro system with up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and a choice of operating systems.
