The Dell OptiPlex 5080 is a 10th generation Intel Core desktop, sold in tower, small form factor and micro configurations. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, which has 12 cores, up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled. For a 64 GB configuration on a 12th generation Intel Core i5-1240P, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with 64 GB DDR4 RAM is also a close alternative.
Dell OptiPlex 5080 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 5080 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
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| Processor | 10th Gen Intel Core, up to i7 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 6 cores | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 128 GB | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tower, small form factor, micro | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Displays | Up to 3 | 1 HDMI 2.0 and 1 VGA | 1 HDMI and 1 VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores, against up to 6 cores on the Dell OptiPlex 5080.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, also 12 cores, supports up to 64 GB of RAM. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U supports up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 2 TB SSD maximum. We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 5080's storage options.
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The Dell OptiPlex 5080 has Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+). The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band.
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The Dell OptiPlex 5080 can drive up to 3 displays. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has one HDMI output and one VGA output.
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The Dell OptiPlex 5080 has a tower and small form factor design with a tool-less chassis. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm mini PC chassis with a VESA mount.
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The Dell OptiPlex 5080 supports up to 128 GB of RAM. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC's maximum is lower.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 5080 if you need Wi-Fi 6, three display outputs, or the largest RAM capacity in a tower or small form factor desktop. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact mini PC with 12 cores, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and a choice of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS or DOS.
