The Minisforum Neptune Series NAD9 is a compact mini PC built around an Intel Core i9-12900H processor with 14 cores. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U. Both are mini PCs with Windows 11 Pro as the factory operating system, and both support up to 64 GB of RAM.
Minisforum Neptune Series NAD9 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Minisforum Neptune Series NAD9 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7 (1255U) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-12900H | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | 14 cores / 20 threads | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Displays | Up to 2 | HDMI 1, VGA 1 (up to 2) |
| Drive Bays | Two 2.5-inch SATA HDD slots | Not applicable (no drive bays listed) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi (Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 variant available) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses the same Intel Core i7-1255U chip family as the NAD9's i9-12900H series, so both come from the same 12th-generation Intel platform.
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The NAD9 has the higher core count: 14 cores and 20 threads, against 10 cores for the Treo.
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The Treo is available with dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and two Ethernet ports, and it has a wider choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The NAD9 has two 2.5-inch SATA drive bays for extra storage. The Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD and does not have drive bays.
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Both systems reach 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum NAD9 if you need the higher core count of the i9-12900H and room for two additional 2.5-inch drives. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a 12th-generation Intel i7 mini PC with dual-band Wi-Fi, dual Ethernet, and a choice of Windows, Linux, or no operating system.
