The Dell OptiPlex 3060 is a small form factor desktop PC with an Intel Core i7 processor from the 8th generation. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a 12th generation Intel Core i7 mini PC. Both are compact Intel i7 systems, and the Thinvent Treo has more RAM and storage than the maximums confirmed for the OptiPlex 3060.
Dell OptiPlex 3060 i7 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 3060 i7 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U (Wi-Fi) | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen), i7-8700T or i7-8700 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4 (configuration listed); maximum not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD (configuration listed); maximum not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor and Tower | Mini PC, 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (alternatives: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (alternatives: Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | Dual 1000 Mbps LAN | Dual 1000 Mbps LAN |
| Video Output | Intel UHD Graphics 630 (integrated) | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Mounting | Not confirmed | VESA mount | VESA mount |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, and we could not confirm the maximum RAM of the Dell OptiPlex 3060 i7.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and we could not confirm the maximum storage of the Dell OptiPlex 3060 i7.
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The Thinvent Treo uses a 12th generation Intel Core i7-1255U processor, which is a newer generation than the 8th generation Intel Core i7 in the OptiPlex 3060.
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The Dell OptiPlex 3060 is sold in Small Form Factor and Tower configurations. The Thinvent Treo is a Mini PC with a VESA mount for fitting behind a monitor.
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Both Thinvent Treo versions include dual Gigabit Ethernet ports. The Thinvent Treo is also available with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band, while the other Treo version has no Wi-Fi.
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Thinvent Treo systems come with a choice of operating systems: Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, or DOS.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3060 i7 if you need a Dell desktop with an 8th generation Intel Core i7 and its Small Form Factor or Tower design. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U if you want a newer 12th generation Intel Core i7, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a choice of operating systems, and dual Ethernet ports in a compact Mini PC.