The Dell OptiPlex 3040 is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, a maximum of 16 GB RAM and a maximum of 1000 GB storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 processors. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, for example, has up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD storage, and it runs Windows 11 Pro or other operating systems you can choose.
Dell OptiPlex 3040 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Dell OptiPlex 3040 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th 1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 14th 120U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 8 GB (8 GB configuration) |
| Storage | Up to 1000 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB RAM, while the Dell OptiPlex 3040 supports up to 16 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has up to 2 TB of SSD storage, compared with up to 1000 GB on the Dell OptiPlex 3040.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, against 4 cores on the Dell OptiPlex 3040.
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The Dell OptiPlex 3040 has a maximum of 16 GB RAM and 1000 GB storage in the specifications we could confirm, and we could not confirm its operating system.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD, and it has an optional Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 configuration.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount for mounting behind a monitor.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3040 if you need a compact business desktop with an Intel Core i5 processor and up to 16 GB of RAM. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, more storage and more cores, or if you want to choose the operating system yourself, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux or Thinux Embedded Linux.
