The Dell OptiPlex 3040 is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i3 processor and up to 16 GB of RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U, which supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell OptiPlex 3040 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 3040 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| WiFi | No | No WiFi (Dual LAN variant) or Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 | Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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Higher RAM maximum: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the OptiPlex 3040.
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Wi-Fi option: The Thinvent Treo i3-1315U is available with Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). We could not confirm WiFi on the OptiPlex 3040.
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Dual LAN: The Thinvent Treo i3-1215U Dual LAN variant has two Ethernet ports, with 1000 Mbps Ethernet.
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Operating system choice: Buyers can choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, or DOS on the Thinvent Treo.
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Processor: The OptiPlex 3040 uses an Intel Core i3 processor. The Thinvent Treo uses the Intel Core i3-1215U or i3-1315U, both 6-core processors with up to 4.4 GHz and 4.5 GHz turbo frequencies.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3040 if you need a Dell-branded Mini PC with an Intel Core i3 and up to 16 GB of RAM. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a choice of operating systems, or Dual Band Wi-Fi 5.
