The Dell OptiPlex 3020 is a business desktop with Intel Core i5 processors, sold in Minitower and Small Form Factor chassis. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also uses an Intel i5 processor and can drive two displays. The Treo has a larger RAM maximum of 64 GB, against the OptiPlex 3020's 16 GB.
Dell OptiPlex 3020 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 3020 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 12th 1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 14th 120U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) | 8 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Minitower or Small Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wireless | No Wi-Fi on the base model | No Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5 dual band available) | No Wi-Fi |
| Displays | Up to 2 | HDMI + VGA (2 displays) | HDMI x2 + VGA (3 displays) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the Dell OptiPlex 3020.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P has 12 cores, and a 2 TB SSD as standard.
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Both Thinvent Treo models can be ordered with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band. The Dell OptiPlex 3020 has no on-board Wi-Fi.
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The Dell OptiPlex 3020 is offered in a Minitower chassis. The Thinvent Treo has a Mini PC chassis with a VESA mount for mounting behind a display. The Dell OptiPlex 3020 has no VESA mount listed in the facts we have.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-14th 120U has a 5.0 GHz maximum frequency and drives three displays.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3020 if you need a Dell-branded business desktop in a Minitower or Small Form Factor chassis. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, a 2 TB SSD, optional Wi-Fi 5, or a compact Mini PC that mounts on a VESA bracket.
