The MSI PRO DP20Z 5M is a compact business desktop PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, support for up to 64 GB of RAM and three displays, and Windows 10 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series processor. It has up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD and Wi-Fi on the same mini PC form factor.
MSI PRO DP20Z 5M vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MSI PRO DP20Z 5M | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
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| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G (listed option) | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 2x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 slots, 2x 2.5-inch drive bays | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (2.6-litre chassis) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX200, on selected configurations) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Displays | Up to 3 | HDMI and VGA (2 outputs) | HDMI and VGA (2 outputs) |
| Ethernet | 1 port (Realtek RJ45) | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
Thinvent products in this comparison: Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U and Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U.
Key differences
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Newer operating system: Thinvent Treo SKUs ship with Windows 11 Pro, and buyers can also choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no OS. The MSI model is listed with Windows 10 Pro.
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Higher maximum RAM than the Thinvent SKU range baseline: Both models reach 64 GB of RAM.
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Wi-Fi standard: The MSI model lists Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX200) on its higher configurations. The Thinvent Treo lists Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band.
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Storage layout: The MSI model has two M.2 slots and two 2.5-inch drive bays. The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its 2 TB SSD and no 2.5-inch drive bay.
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Display support: The MSI model supports up to three displays with 4K at 60 Hz over HDMI 2.0. The Thinvent Treo has HDMI and VGA outputs, which are two displays.
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Trade-off: The MSI model's three-display support and 2.5-inch drive bays are features the Thinvent Treo does not have.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI PRO DP20Z 5M if you need three-display output or 2.5-inch drive bays in a small business chassis. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want Windows 11 Pro or a Linux option, a 2 TB SSD, and a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port in a compact mini PC.
