The Dell OptiPlex 3090 Micro is a mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is the closest alternative in the Thinvent range: it is also a mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, and it can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell OptiPlex 3090 Micro vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 3090 Micro | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 14th 120U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 8 GB DDR4 (configuration as listed) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi (dual band Wi-Fi 5 variant available) | No WiFi (dual band Wi-Fi 5 variant available) |
| Housing | Not confirmed | Aluminium, powder coated, 1.52 kg | Aluminium, powder coated, 1.12 kg |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, and the Thinvent Treo range has up to 64 GB of RAM across its Intel Core i5, i7 and AMD Ryzen 5 models. We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 3090 Micro's RAM maximum.
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Thinvent Treo models offer a choice of operating system, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system. We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 3090 Micro's operating system options.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an aluminium, powder-coated housing and a VESA mount for mounting behind a display.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 14th 120U runs at up to 5.0 GHz and has 10 cores. The Dell OptiPlex 3090 Micro uses an Intel Core i5 processor, and we could not confirm its core count or clock speed.
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Thinvent Treo models have dual LAN on some configurations, with two Ethernet ports and 1000 Mbps Ethernet. We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 3090 Micro's Ethernet configuration.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3090 Micro if you need a specific Dell business platform or already manage Dell OptiPlex systems. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD and a choice of operating system, including Linux and embedded options.
