The Dell desktop computer in your search is a small form factor PC built around Intel Core processors, with up to 64 GB of RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, which also supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage in a compact aluminium housing.
Dell Desktop PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Desktop PC (Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core (Gen 6 Skylake as stated) | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 32 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (other choices: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (other choices: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| WiFi | No on-board WiFi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | No WiFi (dual band Wi-Fi 5 version also available) |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps, dual LAN |
| Operating Temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C |
| Weight | Not confirmed | 1.42 kg net | 1.42 kg net |
Key differences
-
The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U has on-board dual band Wi-Fi 5. The Dell Desktop PC has no on-board WiFi and needs a USB or PCIe adapter.
-
The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, the same maximum as the Dell Desktop PC, and can be built with up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
-
The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores and dual Ethernet ports.
-
The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses the Intel processor family that is also in the Dell Desktop PC, so both run on Intel Core processors.
-
The Dell Desktop PC supports a range of graphics upgrades through its expansion slots. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC does not have a graphics card slot, so it suits compact office, edge and embedded work.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Desktop PC if you need a small form factor business desktop that you can upgrade with a graphics card and need the Dell service ecosystem. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact Intel Core system with built-in Wi-Fi, a choice of operating systems including Ubuntu Linux and Windows 11 IoT, and a VESA mount for fixing it behind a display.
