The Dell OptiPlex 7040 is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i7 processor and a maximum of 64 GB RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also has a 10-core processor and supports up to 64 GB RAM. We could not confirm the OptiPlex 7040's full processor family details beyond its Intel Core i7 series, so the comparison below uses the facts we could verify.
Dell OptiPlex 7040 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i7-1255U) and Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i5-1235U)
| Dell OptiPlex 7040 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1235U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U (up to 4.7 GHz) | Intel Core i5-1235U (up to 4.4 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB DDR4) | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB DDR4) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | DOS (Dual Band WiFi variant) or No WiFi variant | DOS (Dual Band WiFi variant) or No WiFi variant |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U has 10 cores, against the OptiPlex 7040's 4 cores.
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Both Thinvent Treo models support up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, matching the OptiPlex 7040's maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is available with Dual Band Wi-Fi (802.11ac) or without Wi-Fi.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has dual LAN ports, and the Core i5-1235U model adds 6 COM ports.
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The OptiPlex 7040 has a 4-core processor and is the lower-core-count option in this comparison.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 7040 if you need a Mini PC with an Intel Core i7 processor and 64 GB RAM support, and you are already working with Dell's OptiPlex platform. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need an Intel Core i7 Mini PC with a 10-core processor, 64 GB DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with a choice of Wi-Fi or no Wi-Fi.
