The Dell OptiPlex 5050 is a business desktop built around Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, with a maximum of 64 GB of RAM and Wi-Fi support. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which has up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, a 2 TB SSD and dual band Wi-Fi 5.
Dell OptiPlex 5050 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 5050 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (i5-7500) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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Both Thinvent Treo models support up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, the same maximum as the Dell OptiPlex 5050.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P has 12 cores at up to 4.4 GHz, and the i5-1335U has 10 cores at up to 4.6 GHz. We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 5050's core count or clock speed.
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Thinvent Treo models include a 2 TB SSD. We could not confirm the storage configuration of the Dell OptiPlex 5050.
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The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD and a VESA mount for attaching it to a monitor. It has a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port and 2 USB 3.2 ports.
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Thinvent Treo models are sold with a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux. The operating system options for the Dell OptiPlex 5050 are not confirmed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 5050 if you need a familiar Dell business desktop with Intel Core i5 or i7 processors and Wi-Fi. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact mini PC with a 2 TB SSD, Wi-Fi 5 and a choice of Windows or Linux operating systems.
