The Dell Precision 3240 Compact is a compact workstation from Dell. The facts we could confirm describe it as a small form factor workstation with Intel Xeon processors (up to 10 cores) and NVIDIA Quadro RTX graphics. We could not confirm its RAM, storage or operating system options from the sources available to us. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which is also a compact desktop-class system and is offered with Intel Core processors up to 12 cores.
Dell Precision 3240 Compact vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Dell Precision 3240 Compact | Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1335U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Xeon (up to 10 cores) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores | Up to 10 | 12 | 10 |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Graphics | NVIDIA Quadro RTX | Integrated | Integrated |
| Form Factor | Compact workstation | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC can be configured with up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage. We could not confirm these maximums for the Dell Precision 3240 Compact.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount for wall or monitor mounting. We could not confirm the Dell Precision 3240 Compact's mounting options.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system, and it has a 0°C to 40°C operating range.
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The Dell Precision 3240 Compact has Intel Xeon processors and NVIDIA Quadro RTX graphics. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has integrated graphics and does not offer a discrete GPU.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Precision 3240 Compact if you need Xeon processing power and Quadro RTX graphics for professional workstation tasks. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact Intel Core system with up to 64 GB RAM, up to 2 TB SSD, a choice of operating systems, and VESA mounting.
