The Dell Precision 3280 Compact is a compact workstation with an Intel Core i3-14100 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and two M.2 NVMe slots. For space-constrained deployments, the closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range, which spans Intel Core i5 and Ultra 5 processors and offers up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell Precision 3280 Compact vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Dell Precision 3280 Compact | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3-14100 (listed base option) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | 4/8 (i3-14100) | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR5-5600 ECC | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 2x M.2 NVMe, PCIe Gen 5 | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Compact | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Ethernet | 1x Gigabit Ethernet (Intel I219LM vPro) | Dual LAN | Dual LAN |
| Wireless | Not stated | Available in Dual Band WiFi variant, or No WiFi | Available in Dual Band WiFi variant, or No WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P offers up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, with 12 cores.
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Thinvent Treo models include dual LAN ports, against the single Gigabit Ethernet port listed for the Dell Precision 3280 Compact.
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The Dell Precision 3280 Compact supports up to 64 GB of DDR5-5600 ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5 NVMe storage, which suits ECC-dependent and high-bandwidth storage workloads.
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The Dell Precision 3280 Compact offers optional NVIDIA RTX graphics and ISV certification for professional CAD, BIM and media applications.
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Thinvent Treo models offer a higher core count across the processor options listed here (12 cores on the Ultra 5 125U and i5-1240P).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Precision 3280 Compact for ISV-certified CAD, BIM and media work that needs ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5 storage and optional RTX graphics. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC for compact deployments that need up to 64 GB of RAM, dual LAN ports and a 12-core processor.
