The Dell Inspiron 3030 Desktop is a small form factor desktop with an Intel Core i5 processor, Wi-Fi, and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also has Wi-Fi 5 and Windows 11 Pro, and has up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell Inspiron 3030 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Inspiron 3030 Desktop | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (i5-14400 in listed configurations) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB DDR5 in listed configurations | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small desktop (SFF) | 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) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps, 2 ports | 1000 Mbps, 2 ports |
| Dimensions | Not confirmed | 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, while the Dell Inspiron 3030 maximum we could confirm is 16 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, compared with up to 1 TB on the Dell Inspiron 3030.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has two Gigabit Ethernet ports and a VESA mount. The Dell Inspiron 3030 Ethernet ports and mounting options could not be confirmed.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Windows 11 IoT Value. The Dell Inspiron 3030 ships with Windows 11 Pro.
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The Dell Inspiron 3030 is a small desktop with an Intel Core i5-14400 in listed configurations. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, and the Core Ultra 5 125U model has 12 cores and a 4.3 GHz maximum clock speed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Inspiron 3030 if you want a Dell small desktop with a Core i5 and Windows 11 Pro for general home or office use. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, more storage, dual Gigabit Ethernet, or a choice of operating systems.
