The Minisforum UM790 is a mini PC built around the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor, with Wi-Fi, support for up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 4 displays, and Windows 11 Pro as its operating system. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, which uses the same AMD processor family, has up to 64 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 5 in its wireless variant, and Windows 11 Pro. Thinvent also has the Treo with AMD Ryzen 5 7530U as a second option in the same range.
Minisforum UM790 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Minisforum UM790 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7430U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7530U) | |
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| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | 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 | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | 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) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi version |
| Displays | Up to 4 | 1 HDMI and 1 VGA | 1 HDMI and 1 VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo uses an AMD processor from the same family as the UM790, and it can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM, which matches the UM790's maximum.
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Thinvent Treo models can be ordered with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or without an operating system, so buyers can choose the software that suits their deployment.
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The Thinvent Treo has 1 HDMI and 1 VGA output. The Minisforum UM790 is listed as driving up to 4 displays, so it is the stronger choice for multi-monitor setups.
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The Minisforum UM790 uses the Ryzen 9 7940HS, a higher-tier processor than the Ryzen 5 7430U and 7530U in the Thinvent Treo. Where raw processing performance is the priority, the UM790 is the stronger option.
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The Thinvent Treo is listed with a 2 TB SSD, a 19V 3A adapter and a VESA mount, and an operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum UM790 if you need the higher-performance Ryzen 9 processor or support for four displays. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want an AMD mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, a choice of operating systems including Linux, and a configuration without Wi-Fi when a wired network is required.
