The Minisforum X400 is a mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 6 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series processors, which also has 6 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. Both are mini PCs built around AMD Ryzen 5 chips.
Minisforum X400 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Minisforum X400 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (AMD Ryzen 5 7430U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (AMD Ryzen 5 7530U) | |
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| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G (Ryzen 5 series) | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | 6 cores | 6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz | 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB DDR4) | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB DDR4) |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| 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) |
Key differences
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Both products offer the same maximum RAM (64 GB) and the same maximum storage (2 TB).
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a Ryzen 5 7000 Series processor, a newer generation than the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G in the Minisforum X400.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC (7530U) has a boost frequency of up to 4.5 GHz. We could not confirm the Minisforum X400's maximum boost frequency.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets the buyer choose from several operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux™ Embedded Linux.
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Wireless is an option on Thinvent Treo SKUs: the dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) version or a version with no WiFi.
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The Minisforum X400 has a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay and an M.2 2242 SATA slot. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC does not have a 2.5-inch drive bay; its storage is an M.2 SSD.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC includes a VESA mount, two HDMI-compatible display outputs are not confirmed for the Minisforum X400, and the Thinvent Treo has one HDMI and one VGA port.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum X400 if you want a Ryzen 5 PRO mini PC with a 2.5-inch drive bay for extra SATA storage. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a newer Ryzen 5 7000 Series processor, a choice of operating systems including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux™ Embedded Linux, and a VESA mount for mounting the unit.
