The Dell OptiPlex 3080 Small Form Factor is a business desktop built around the Intel Core i3-10105 processor, with 3.7 GHz processor frequency, two RAM slots supporting up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory, two SATA ports, one M.2 slot, and a 200 W power supply. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3 12th or 13th generation processors, which offers a comparable compact form factor for business and industrial use.
Dell OptiPlex 3080 SFF vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Specification | Dell OptiPlex 3080 SFF | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel i3 12th Gen (1215U) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel i3 13th Gen (1315U) |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3-10105 | Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| Max Frequency | 3.7 GHz (processor frequency) | Up to 4.4 GHz | Up to 4.5 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4-2666 | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 2 SATA ports, 1 M.2 slot | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD | 32 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card (M.2 2230 slot) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi |
| Power Supply | 200 W | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs with Intel Core i3-1215U or i3-1315U offer up to 4.4 GHz and 4.5 GHz maximum frequencies, respectively, compared with the 3.7 GHz processor frequency listed for the OptiPlex 3080 SFF.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM with a choice of Wi-Fi 5 dual-band or no wireless, so you can select the connectivity your network needs.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PCs offer SSD storage from 32 GB to 2 TB, while the OptiPlex 3080 SFF uses two SATA ports and one M.2 slot for storage expansion.
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The OptiPlex 3080 SFF is built around a 10th generation Intel Core i3-10105, a processor family that is newer than the 11th generation Celeron N5095A used in some Thinvent Aero configurations, and it includes a 200 W power supply for upgrade headroom.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3080 SFF if you need a established business desktop with SATA expansion and a 200 W power supply for component upgrades. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U or i3-1315U if you want a compact mini PC with higher maximum clock speeds, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and RAM options up to 64 GB.
