The Minisforum EliteMini HX90 is a mini PC built around an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor, with up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and support for four 4K displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U or 7530U. Both Thinvent SKUs offer 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, and each ships with Windows 11 Pro.
Minisforum EliteMini HX90 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Minisforum EliteMini HX90 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7430U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7530U) |
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| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
| Cores | 8 cores / 16 threads | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| Max frequency | Up to 4.6 GHz | Up to 4.3 GHz | Up to 4.5 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 64 GB DDR4 | 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | M.2 SSD plus 2 x 2.5-inch SATA bays | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| Displays | Up to 4 (2 x HDMI, 2 x DisplayPort) | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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Core count: The Thinvent Treo has 6 cores, while the Minisforum EliteMini HX90 has 8 cores and 16 threads.
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Storage bays: The Minisforum EliteMini HX90 has two 2.5-inch SATA bays. The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD.
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Display support: The Minisforum EliteMini HX90 drives up to four 4K displays. The Thinvent Treo has one HDMI and one VGA output.
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Wireless: The Thinvent Treo is available with dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or without Wi-Fi.
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Operating system choice: Thinvent Treo buyers can choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, no OS, or DOS.
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Maximum RAM: Both products support up to 64 GB of RAM.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum EliteMini HX90 if you need the higher core count, four-display output, or 2.5-inch drive bays. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, a choice of operating systems, and optional Wi-Fi.
