The Dell OptiPlex 9020 is a business desktop sold in small form factor, micro and all-in-one chassis, built around 4th-generation Intel Core processors. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, a compact business mini PC with 12th-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell OptiPlex 9020 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 9020 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 to i7 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core (4th generation) | Intel Core i5 (12th to 14th generation) | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | Up to 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB DDR3 (M model) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor, Micro, All-in-One | Mini PC | Mini PC |
Key differences
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Thinvent offers up to 64 GB of RAM, while the Dell OptiPlex 9020M is listed with up to 16 GB of DDR3-1600 memory.
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Thinvent Treo models use 12th-generation and newer Intel Core processors, compared with the 4th-generation Intel Core processors in the Dell OptiPlex 9020.
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Thinvent Treo models offer 128 GB to 2 TB SSD storage, with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band options on selected configurations.
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The Dell OptiPlex 9020 is available as a Micro, small form factor or All-in-One chassis, while the Thinvent Treo is a mini PC only.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 9020 if you need a desktop in one of its Micro, small form factor or All-in-One chassis options for an existing Dell-based environment. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, newer Intel Core processors and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a compact mini PC.
