The Dell OptiPlex 7020 with Intel Core i5-14500 is a small form factor desktop built around a 14th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 16 GB DDR5 RAM and a 512 GB SSD. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core 5 120U processor, a 14th Gen mini PC with 8 GB DDR4 RAM expandable to 32 GB and up to 2 TB SSD storage.
Dell OptiPlex 7020 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core 5 120U)
| Dell OptiPlex 7020 (Core i5-14500) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core 5 120U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core 5 120U (up to 5.0 GHz) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (up to 4.3 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Not stated | Not stated |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | DOS | DOS |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | No WiFi or Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo offers a larger RAM ceiling, with up to 32 GB on the Core 5 120U and up to 64 GB on the Core Ultra 5 125U, against 16 GB stated for the OptiPlex 7020.
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Thinvent Treo lists up to 2 TB SSD storage, against the 512 GB SSD configuration of the OptiPlex 7020.
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The Thinvent Core Ultra 5 125U model offers 12 cores, against the 14 cores (6 performance and 8 efficient) of the Core i5-14500 processor, which is not stated here as a core count; the OptiPlex 7020 processor is the Intel Core i5-14500 with a 5.00 GHz maximum turbo frequency.
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The Dell OptiPlex 7020 ships with Windows 11 Pro, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PC models listed ship with DOS.
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Thinvent Treo is available with optional Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), while the OptiPlex 7020 wireless configuration is not stated.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 7020 if you want a 14th Gen Intel Core i5 small form factor desktop with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and a 16 GB DDR5 configuration. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory headroom, up to 32 GB or 64 GB, or larger storage up to 2 TB.
