The Minisforum UM790 Pro is a compact mini PC built around the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor (8 cores/16 threads) with AMD Radeon 780M graphics, 32 GB of DDR5 RAM installed (expandable to 64 GB), and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD slots. For a closest-match alternative, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC line offers AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series and Intel Core processors in a compact mini PC form factor, with RAM up to 64 GB and SSD options up to 2 TB.
Minisforum UM790 Pro vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Minisforum UM790 Pro | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 | |
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| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U / 7530U | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | 8 cores / 16 threads | 6 cores | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 32 GB installed, up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD slots, 1 TB installed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
Shop Thinvent Treo Mini PC models: Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U
Key differences
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Higher memory ceiling: Thinvent Treo models support up to 64 GB of RAM across the range, matching the UM790 Pro's stated 64 GB maximum.
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Higher core counts on Intel models: The Treo Intel Core i7-1255U (10 cores) and Core Ultra 5 125U (12 cores) offer more cores than the Ryzen 5 models in the same line.
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Storage options: Treo models offer SSD configurations up to 2 TB, with a range of capacities to choose from.
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Wireless choice: Treo models are available with or without dual band Wi-Fi, so you can pick the option that suits your network.
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Trade-off: The Minisforum UM790 Pro uses the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, a higher-performance processor class with 8 cores/16 threads and integrated Radeon 780M graphics, which is stronger for demanding multi-threaded and graphics workloads. Treo models use processors from the Ryzen 5, Core i7, Core i5 and Core Ultra 5 families.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum UM790 Pro if you need the highest processor performance in a compact chassis, such as for demanding multi-threaded or graphics-intensive work. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, a choice of processor families and configurable SSD and wireless options.
