The Dell i7 desktop PC is a Windows 11 Pro desktop with an Intel Core i7 processor, up to 16 GB of RAM, a 512 GB SSD and built-in WiFi. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also runs Windows 11 Pro and has a 2 TB SSD and up to 64 GB of RAM.
Dell i7 PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Dell i7 PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U (No WiFi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Desktop PC | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) |
| WiFi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Not included |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 2 × 1000 Mbps LAN | 2 × 1000 Mbps LAN |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the Dell i7 PC.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the 512 GB maximum of the Dell i7 PC.
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Both use an Intel Core i7 processor, and the Thinvent Treo also runs Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports, dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and a VESA mount for fixing it to a monitor or wall.
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The Dell i7 PC has a Desktop form factor. The Thinvent Treo is a compact mini PC, 1.52 kg, with an aluminium housing.
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The Thinvent Treo does not include Office software in its listed features. We could not confirm whether the Dell i7 PC includes it.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell i7 PC if you want a desktop with Windows 11 Pro and up to 16 GB of RAM. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, more storage, two Ethernet ports or a compact chassis for a desk or a wall mount.