Super Micro EPYC refers to Super Micro's server and motherboard platforms built around AMD EPYC processors. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U is the closest Thinvent match for buyers looking at AMD-based compact computing. It is a desktop-class mini PC, not a server platform, so the comparison below is between two different classes of hardware.
Super Micro EPYC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Super Micro EPYC (H11DSi / 5019D-FTN4 class) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
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| Processor | Dual AMD EPYC 7001/7002 (H11DSi); AMD EPYC 3251 SoC, 8 core/16 thread (5019D-FTN4) | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | 8 cores / 16 threads (5019D-FTN4) | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 512 GB LRDIMM or 256 GB RDIMM (5019D-FTN4); up to 8 TB DDR4 (H12 Ultra) | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 2x 3.5" or 4x 2.5" SATA3 drive bays (5019D-FTN4) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Motherboard / rack and embedded server | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (other choices: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (other choices: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Both Thinvent Treo models use AMD processors, as the Super Micro EPYC platforms do.
Key differences
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The Super Micro EPYC platforms support far higher memory capacity, with up to 512 GB on the 5019D-FTN4 and up to 8 TB on the H12 Ultra class.
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The 5019D-FTN4 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Thinvent Treo models have 6 cores.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a compact form factor with an aluminium housing, a VESA mount, and an operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD. The Super Micro 5019D-FTN4 has drive bays for 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch SATA3 drives.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC ships with a 19V 3A adapter and has Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual band) as an option. The Treo Mini PC models are sold with or without WiFi.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS and DOS.
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We could not confirm the operating system of the Super Micro EPYC platforms.
Which one should you choose?
Choose Super Micro EPYC platforms for data centre, server, and high-memory workloads that need large RAM capacity and drive bays. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U or 7530U for compact desktop or edge computing where a small footprint, a choice of operating systems, and up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD are sufficient.
