The Minisforum MS-01-S1290 is a compact mini PC built around the Intel Core i9-12900H processor, with support for up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM and up to three drives. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which offers a 10-core processor and up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage, with a choice of wireless options.
Minisforum MS-01-S1290 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Minisforum MS-01-S1290 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i7-1255U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core Ultra 5 125U) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-12900H | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | 6 performance cores, 20 threads | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB | 8 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 3 drives (3 NVMe) | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe 96EU | Not stated | Not stated |
| Networking | 4 Ethernet ports | Dual LAN (configuration dependent) | Dual LAN (configuration dependent) |
Key differences
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Storage: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports SSD capacities up to 2 TB, while the Minisforum MS-01-S1290 supports up to three drives.
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Processor class: The Minisforum MS-01-S1290 uses the higher-tier Intel Core i9-12900H, with 6 performance cores and 20 threads.
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Core count: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U offers 10 cores, and the Core Ultra 5 125U variant offers 12 cores.
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RAM range: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC offers configurations with RAM up to 64 GB, matching the Minisforum MS-01-S1290 maximum.
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Wireless options: Thinvent Treo Mini PC models are available with or without Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum MS-01-S1290 if you need the Intel Core i9-12900H class of processor and its integrated Iris Xe graphics. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact business or industrial mini PC with a higher core count, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and a choice of wireless configurations.
