The Dell 10th generation desktop is the OptiPlex 5080 small form factor and tower family, built with up to 10th generation Intel Core i7 processors. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is the closest alternative, offering Intel Core i5 processors from the 12th to 14th generation, with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell OptiPlex 5080 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Dell OptiPlex 5080 (10th Gen) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 to i7, 10th Gen | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not stated (max memory doubled from previous generation) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not stated | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor and tower | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) integrated | Dual Band Wi-Fi | Not stated (No WiFi variant available) |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM, giving more headroom for multitasking and large workloads.
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Thinvent Treo models with the Intel Core i5-1240P and Core Ultra 5 125U offer 12 cores, and the Core Ultra 5 125U runs up to 4.3 GHz.
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The Dell OptiPlex 5080 supports optional NVIDIA discrete graphics and multiple display outputs including two DisplayPorts, which the Treo mini format does not describe in the same detail.
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Dell OptiPlex 5080 includes Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), whereas the Thinvent Treo models listed use dual band Wi-Fi.
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The Thinvent Treo range covers Intel Core i5 processors from the 12th to 14th generation, offering newer processor generations than the 10th generation Dell.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 5080 if you need Dell's tower or small form factor design with optional NVIDIA graphics and Intel Wi-Fi 6 for a 10th generation platform. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact mini PC with newer 12th to 14th generation Intel Core i5 processors and up to 64 GB of RAM.
