The Minisforum MS-01 is a mini workstation built around the Intel Core i9-13900H, with dual 10G SFP+ networking, a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and support for up to 96 GB of DDR5 RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which shares the Intel processor family and has up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Minisforum MS-01 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Minisforum MS-01 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i9-13900H | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 96 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | U.2 SSD support, up to 24 TB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Ethernet ports | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Minisforum MS-01 supports up to 96 GB of RAM, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM.
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The Minisforum MS-01 has a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and dual 10G SFP+ ports. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD and dual 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses the Intel Core i7-1255U, which is a 10-core processor. The Minisforum MS-01 uses the Intel Core i9-13900H, a higher performance class processor.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets the buyer choose from several operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux™ Embedded Linux, and is available with or without Wi-Fi.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount, an aluminium housing and an operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum MS-01 if you need the highest processor class, the most RAM and 10G networking for demanding workstation tasks. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want an Intel-based mini PC with a choice of operating systems, a 2 TB SSD and a rugged aluminium housing.
