The Dell OptiPlex 5080 is a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 desktop computer with a maximum of 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, running Windows 10 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P (12th Gen), which has up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD, with a choice of operating systems including Windows 11 Pro.
Dell OptiPlex 5080 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i5 12th Gen)
| Dell OptiPlex 5080 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Core i5-1240P) | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-10500 (10th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1240P (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor (SFF) desktop | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Ethernet | 1 port | 2 ports (1000 Mbps) |
Key differences
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Higher RAM ceiling: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB RAM, against a 16 GB maximum on the OptiPlex 5080.
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Larger storage: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB SSD, against a 512 GB maximum on the OptiPlex 5080.
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Newer processor generation: The Thinvent Treo uses a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1240P with 12 cores and up to 4.4 GHz, while the OptiPlex 5080 uses a 10th Gen Intel Core i5.
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Two Ethernet ports: The Thinvent Treo has dual 1000 Mbps LAN ports, against one on the OptiPlex 5080.
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Operating system choice: The Thinvent Treo can run Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value or no operating system.
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Compact mini PC design: The Thinvent Treo is a mini PC with aluminium housing and VESA mount support.
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Trade-off: The OptiPlex 5080 is a desktop tower-style system with Dell's business platform features such as TPM 2.0 and a security lock slot. We could not confirm whether the Thinvent Treo has TPM 2.0.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 5080 if you need a Dell business desktop with Windows 10 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, more storage, a newer 12th Gen processor, dual Ethernet ports, or a choice of operating system in a compact mini PC.
