The Dell OptiPlex 3020 is a compact business desktop offered in Micro, Small Form Factor and Minitower chassis, with Intel 4th generation Core i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors. For a comparable compact business mini PC with newer processors and more memory, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC is the closest match, with Intel Core i5 and i3 options and up to 64 GB of RAM.
Dell OptiPlex 3020 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Dell OptiPlex 3020 (Micro) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U |
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| Processor | Intel 4th gen Core i5 (up to) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Hard Disk Drives up to 1 TB; supports SSD | SSD 128 GB to 2 TB | SSD 128 GB to 2 TB |
| Form Factor | Micro | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Chassis dimensions | 7.17 x 1.4 x 6.93 in (18.2 x 3.6 x 17.6 cm) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Weight | 2.82 lbs (1.28 kg) minimum | Not stated | Not stated |
| Wireless | Optional 802.11ac M.2 card | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo offers up to 64 GB of RAM, against the OptiPlex 3020's stated maximum of 16 GB.
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Thinvent Treo uses 12th generation Intel Core processors with up to 12 cores on the i5-1240P, while the OptiPlex 3020 is built around 4th generation Intel Core processors.
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Thinvent Treo offers SSD storage from 128 GB to 2 TB as standard options, while the OptiPlex 3020 lists hard disk drives up to 1 TB with SSD support.
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The OptiPlex 3020 Micro is physically compact, and its dimensions and weight are stated in the datasheet; Thinvent Treo dimensions are not stated.
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Dell OptiPlex 3020 offers multiple chassis choices (Minitower, Small Form Factor and Micro), whereas the Thinvent Treo is offered in the Mini PC form factor.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3020 if you need a Dell-branded compact desktop in one of three chassis sizes, including the Micro form factor with optional mounting solutions. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want newer Intel Core processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and SSD storage as your main drive.
