The GMKtec NucBox M5 Plus is a mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 5825U processor, support for up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage, WiFi 6, dual 2.5GbE LAN and three display outputs. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, which has the same 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD maximums in a mini PC form factor, with dual band Wi-Fi 5 and Windows 11 Pro.
GMKtec NucBox M5 Plus vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| GMKtec NucBox M5 Plus | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| 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) |
| WiFi | Yes (WiFi 6) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet ports | 2 (dual 2.5GbE) | 1 (1000 Mbps) | 2 (1000 Mbps) |
| Displays | 3 (HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C) | HDMI and VGA | HDMI and VGA |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, matching the NucBox M5 Plus maximums.
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i7-1255U has 10 cores and two Ethernet ports, and the Thinvent Treo with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U has 6 cores.
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You can choose from several operating systems on the Thinvent Treo, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no OS.
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The NucBox M5 Plus has WiFi 6 and three display outputs including DisplayPort and USB-C. The Thinvent Treo has dual band Wi-Fi 5 and HDMI and VGA outputs.
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The NucBox M5 Plus is built on the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, a higher processor class than the Ryzen 5 7430U in the Thinvent Treo.
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We could not confirm the NucBox M5 Plus's core count or operating system from the facts available.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the GMKtec NucBox M5 Plus if you need WiFi 6, three display outputs and a higher-class AMD Ryzen 7 processor. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a choice of operating systems, a 10-core Intel option, or a dual Ethernet configuration.
