The Dell 13th Generation Desktop is a Mini PC, sold in configurations with Intel Core i7 processors, up to 128 GB of RAM and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also uses a Mini PC form factor, Intel Core i7 processing, Windows 11 Pro and Wi-Fi.
Dell 13th Generation Desktop vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Dell 13th Generation Desktop | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 24 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 128 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 20 TB | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS or no OS) |
Key differences
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The Dell 13th Generation Desktop supports up to 128 GB of RAM, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB.
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The Dell 13th Generation Desktop supports up to 20 TB of storage, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets the buyer choose the operating system, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS or no OS. We could not confirm the Dell desktop's operating system options beyond Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is fitted with an aluminium housing and a VESA mount, and it is rated for operation from 0°C to 40°C.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has two Ethernet ports, dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and two USB 3.2 ports.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell 13th Generation Desktop if you need the highest RAM and storage capacity, with Windows 11 Pro as the operating system. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact Intel Core i7 Mini PC with a choice of operating systems, two Ethernet ports and a VESA mount.
