The Dell Desktop PC i7 is a Dell Mini PC built around an Intel Core i7 processor, with up to 8 cores, up to 32 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which has 10 cores, up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled and dual-band Wi-Fi.
Dell Desktop PC i7 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i7-1255U)
| Dell Desktop PC i7 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 8 cores | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 1024 GB | Up to 2048 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band (No-Wi-Fi variant available) |
Key differences
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The Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, which is double the 32 GB maximum of the Dell Desktop PC i7.
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The Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, which is double the 1024 GB maximum of the Dell Desktop PC i7.
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The Treo has 10 cores, and the Dell Desktop PC i7 has up to 8 cores.
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The Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux and DOS, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The Treo includes dual LAN ports, two USB 3.2 ports, HDMI and VGA outputs, and a VESA mount.
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We could not confirm the Dell Desktop PC i7's exact processor model or port layout, so those points are not compared here.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Desktop PC i7 if you want a Dell-branded Mini PC with Windows 11 Pro and up to 32 GB of RAM. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U if you need more memory, more storage, or a choice of operating system, including Linux.
