The Dell OptiPlex 3040 is a Small Form Factor desktop from Dell's business line, offered with Intel Pentium, Core i3 and Core i5 processors. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which has 12 cores, supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, and runs Windows 11 Pro.
Dell OptiPlex 3040 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Dell OptiPlex 3040 | 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 (up to 4 cores) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 1000 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Available as Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no Wi-Fi | Available as Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no Wi-Fi |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 2 x 1000 Mbps | 2 x 1000 Mbps |
| Operating temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P uses the same Intel i5 family as the searched product. It has 12 cores, against 4 cores in the Dell OptiPlex 3040.
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Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against a 16 GB maximum for the Dell OptiPlex 3040.
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Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against a 1000 GB maximum for the Dell OptiPlex 3040.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports and a VESA mount for mounting behind a display.
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We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 3040's operating system options or wireless specifications, so those points are not compared here.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3040 if you already run Dell business desktops and need a standard small form factor PC. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, more RAM and larger SSD storage in a compact housing, with a choice of operating systems including Ubuntu Linux and Windows 11 IoT Value.
