The Dell i5 9th Generation desktop is a compact business PC built around the Intel Core i5-9500 processor, with 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB NVMe SSD in its standard configuration. For a comparable Intel Core i5 mini PC from Thinvent, the closest match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which offers more cores and up to 64 GB of RAM.
Dell i5 9th Gen Desktop vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex i5 9th Gen | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-9500 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB NVMe SSD | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Micro form factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) option | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) option |
Key differences
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs with the Intel Core i5-1240P offer 12 cores, while the Dell's Intel Core i5-9500 configuration does not have a stated core count.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with the 8 GB standard configuration of the Dell i5-9500 model listed here.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs offer storage from 32 GB up to 2 TB, giving more room to scale than the 256 GB NVMe SSD in the Dell configuration.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs are available with a dual band Wi-Fi 5 option, while wireless support for the Dell configuration is not stated.
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The Dell i5-9500 uses a 9th Generation Intel Core processor, which is an older platform than the 12th Generation Intel Core processors in the Thinvent Aero range.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex i5 9th Gen if you want a proven micro desktop for everyday office tasks at a 8 GB and 256 GB configuration. Choose a Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need more memory, more storage, a newer Intel platform, or Wi-Fi connectivity in a compact mini PC.