The Dell desktop described in the facts is a Small Form Factor (SFF) computer with a 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10700 processor, 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB SSD, running Windows 10 Professional. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a compact 12th Gen mini PC that can be configured with up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage.
Dell Monitor Computer vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U
| Feature | Dell Monitor Computer (SFF) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-10700 (10th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 (2x8GB) | Up to 64GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD | Up to 2TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Professional | DOS (as listed) |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi options |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo offers a newer 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor, compared with the 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10700 in the Dell.
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Thinvent Treo can be configured with up to 64GB of RAM, four times the 16GB stated for the Dell.
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Thinvent Treo can be configured with up to 2TB of SSD storage, compared with 512GB in the Dell.
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The Dell includes a DVD drive, optional VGA, HDMI and DisplayPort ports and Windows 10 Professional, which the Thinvent listing does not include.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell if you need a pre-configured SFF desktop with Windows 10 Professional, an optical drive and Dell Pro Support. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact system with a newer 12th Gen processor, higher RAM and storage ceilings and a choice of WiFi options.
