The MINISFORUM MS-R1 is an ARM-based mini PC built around the CIX CP8180 processor, with up to 64 GB of LPDDR5 memory and dual 10GbE networking. Thinvent has no ARM-based mini PC with the CP8180, so the closest Thinvent match is the Treo Mini PC family, which uses Intel and AMD x86 processors and runs Windows 11 Pro, Linux or other operating systems you choose.
MS-R1 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| MINISFORUM MS-R1 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to i5 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | CIX CP8180 (ARM) | Intel Core i3-1315U to i5-1335U (13th gen) | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U to 7530U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 to 10 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB LPDDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB NVMe starting, up to 8 TB via PCIe 4.0 M.2 | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
| Networking | Dual 10GbE | Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps), dual band Wi-Fi 5 on selected SKUs | Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps), dual band Wi-Fi 5 on selected SKUs |
Key differences
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The Treo Mini PC has up to 64 GB of RAM, matching the MS-R1's maximum.
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The Treo Mini PC lets you choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux or Thinux™ Embedded Linux, and has SKUs without an operating system.
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The Treo Mini PC uses x86 Intel or AMD processors, so it runs standard Windows and x86 Linux software directly.
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The MS-R1 has dual 10GbE ports and a PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot that expands storage up to 8 TB. The Treo Mini PC has Gigabit Ethernet and supports SSDs up to 2 TB.
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The Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount, and its Intel and AMD configurations include Wi-Fi 5 dual band on selected SKUs.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MINISFORUM MS-R1 if you need ARM architecture, dual 10GbE networking or storage above 2 TB. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need an x86 processor, a choice of Windows or Linux, and a 64 GB RAM ceiling with Gigabit networking.
