The Dell desktop set searched for is a family of Dell desktops, with the OptiPlex 7020 SFF (Intel Core i5-12400, 32GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro, WiFi 6E) as a named configuration. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P or i5-1335U, which has up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD in a compact 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm housing.
Dell Desktop Set vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Desktop Set (OptiPlex 7020 SFF) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (i5-12400 for the named configuration) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB (32 GB DDR5 in the named configuration) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB (2 TB NVMe SSD in the named configuration) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| WiFi | Yes (WiFi 6E) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); also available without WiFi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); also available without WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the Dell desktop set, which is a higher maximum for memory-intensive work.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux, where the Dell desktop set is offered with Windows 11 Pro.
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The Dell desktop set has WiFi 6E, which is newer than the Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) in the Thinvent Treo; the Thinvent Treo also comes in a no-WiFi version.
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The Thinvent Treo has a 1 Gbps Ethernet port and a VESA mount for fixing it behind a display.
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The Thinvent Treo is rated for an operating temperature of 0°C to 40°C and carries BIS, RoHS and ISO certifications.
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We could not confirm the Dell desktop set's core count or its full dimensions, so a direct size comparison is not shown.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell desktop set if you need WiFi 6E and the Dell support ecosystem with a Windows 11 Pro system. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need up to 64 GB RAM, a choice of operating systems, or a compact mini PC with a VESA mount and industrial-grade certifications.
