The Dell OptiPlex 5050 Micro is a compact business mini PC built around Intel 7th generation Core i5 processors, with up to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM, Wi-Fi, one Ethernet port and support for two displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P. It is also a compact Intel Core i5 mini PC, and it supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell OptiPlex 5050 Micro vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 5050 Micro | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel 7th generation Core i5 (quad core) | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4 | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (Micro) | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | 1 RJ-45 port | 2 Ethernet ports, 1000 Mbps |
| Displays | 2 (HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2) | 1 HDMI |
| Operating systems you can choose | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core i5-1240P has 12 cores against the OptiPlex 5050 Micro's 4 cores, and runs at up to 4.4 GHz.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the OptiPlex 5050 Micro's 32 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has 2 Ethernet ports, against the OptiPlex 5050 Micro's single RJ-45 port.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 2 TB SSD. We could not confirm the storage configuration of the OptiPlex 5050 Micro.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets you choose between Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and DOS, or no operating system. The OptiPlex 5050 Micro ships with Windows 10 Pro.
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The OptiPlex 5050 Micro has 2 display outputs, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PC has 1 HDMI output.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 5050 Micro if you need a Dell-supplied business PC with two display outputs and Windows 10 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core i5-1240P if you need more processing cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD, dual Ethernet, or a choice of operating system, including Linux.
