The Dell OptiPlex 3090 is a 10th generation Intel Core small form factor desktop, sold in tower, small form factor and micro configurations, with up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which offers Intel Core processors from 12th to 14th generation and up to 64 GB of RAM in a compact mini PC design.
Dell OptiPlex 3090 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Range
| Dell OptiPlex 3090 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 to i5 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel 10th Gen Core | Intel Core i3-1215U to i5-1335U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 to 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 4 GB to 64 GB DDR4 | 8 GB to 64 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor, tower, micro | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 dual band | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 dual band |
Key differences
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Newer processor generations: Thinvent Treo models use 12th to 14th generation Intel Core processors, compared with the 10th generation processors in the OptiPlex 3090.
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Higher core counts: the Thinvent Treo Intel Core i5-1240P and Core Ultra 5 125U models provide 12 cores, while the Core i3-1215U and i5-1335U models provide 6 and 10 cores.
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Memory options: the Thinvent Treo range offers up to 64 GB of RAM, matching the OptiPlex 3090 maximum, and the Core Ultra 5 model uses DDR5 memory.
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Dual LAN is available on selected Thinvent Treo models, and the Core i5-1235U model includes 6 COM ports.
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Dell's OptiPlex 3090 has a wider range of chassis options, including tower and micro formats, which the Thinvent Treo range does not offer.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3090 if you need a tower or micro chassis from Dell's OptiPlex line and 10th generation Intel Core performance is sufficient. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want newer 12th to 14th generation Intel Core or AMD processors, up to 64 GB of memory and a compact mini PC design for business or industrial use.
