The Dell CPU i7 13th Generation search points to Dell desktops built around the 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, such as the Dell OptiPlex 7010 Plus with an Intel Core i7-13700. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range, which offers Intel Core i7 processors in the 12th Gen (i7-1255U) and Intel Core Ultra 5 processors, with RAM up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB.
Dell Intel Core i7 13th Gen vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 7010 Plus (Intel Core i7-13700) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7 (i7-1255U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 (125U) | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7-13700 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | 16 cores | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Desktop (MFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Max Frequency | Up to 5.2 GHz | Up to 4.7 GHz | Up to 4.3 GHz |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth | Dual Band Wi-Fi (also available without Wi-Fi) | Dual Band Wi-Fi (also available without Wi-Fi) |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC models support up to 64 GB of RAM, well above the 16 GB configuration of the Dell OptiPlex 7010 Plus listed here.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC models offer up to 2 TB of SSD storage, compared with the 512 GB SSD in the Dell configuration above.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC models include Dual LAN, and some configurations include 6 COM ports.
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The Dell Intel Core i7-13700 is a 13th Gen processor with 16 cores and up to 5.2 GHz, a higher performance class than the 12th Gen i7-1255U in the Thinvent Treo.
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The Dell OptiPlex 7010 Plus ships with Windows 11 installed, while Thinvent Treo Mini PC models are supplied with DOS.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 7010 Plus if you need the 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700 with 16 cores and Windows 11 pre-installed. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact mini PC with a large memory and storage ceiling (up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD), Dual LAN, and a choice of Intel Core i7 or Core Ultra 5 processors.