The Minisforum MS-S1 MAX is a compact AI workstation built around the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, with up to 128 GB of unified memory and up to 2 TB of storage. The closest Thinvent match in our range is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, a 6-core mini PC that supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Minisforum MS-S1 MAX vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Minisforum MS-S1 MAX | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | 16 cores / 32 threads | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 128 GB unified memory | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | Dual 10GbE | 1000 Mbps |
| USB | Four USB4 ports | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB 2.0, 4 x front USB 2.0 |
Key differences
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The Minisforum MS-S1 MAX has a higher core count, with 16 cores against 6 on the Thinvent Treo.
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The Minisforum MS-S1 MAX supports up to 128 GB of memory, twice the 64 GB maximum of the Thinvent Treo.
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The Minisforum MS-S1 MAX has dual 10GbE networking. The Thinvent Treo has 1000 Mbps Ethernet.
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The Thinvent Treo lets you choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS and Without OS.
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The Thinvent Treo is available with or without dual band Wi-Fi 5. We could not confirm the Minisforum MS-S1 MAX's wireless specification.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount for mounting behind a display, and an aluminium housing with powder-coated finish.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Minisforum MS-S1 MAX if your workload needs a 16-core processor, up to 128 GB of unified memory and 10GbE networking. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U if you need a compact 6-core mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, a choice of operating systems including Linux, and a VESA mount for display mounting.
