The Dell OptiPlex 5050 is a small form factor desktop with an Intel Core i7 processor, 4 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, Wi-Fi, and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also uses an Intel Core i7 processor and runs Windows 11 Pro.
Dell OptiPlex 5050 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 5050 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U, No WiFi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No Wi-Fi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo has up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against up to 512 GB on the Dell OptiPlex 5050.
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The Thinvent Treo has 10 processor cores, against 4 on the Dell OptiPlex 5050.
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The Thinvent Treo has dual LAN, with two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount, for fixing the unit behind a monitor or to a wall.
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The Thinvent Treo has an aluminium housing and operates from 0°C to 40°C.
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The Dell OptiPlex 5050 has a 3.5-inch drive bay. The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD.
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The Dell OptiPlex 5050 has Wi-Fi as standard. The Thinvent Treo is also available without Wi-Fi.
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We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 5050's maximum storage in combination with its other specifications beyond the listed 512 GB.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 5050 if you need a desktop with Wi-Fi, Windows 11 Pro, and up to 512 GB of storage. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need more processor cores, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, dual LAN, or a mini PC with a VESA mount. The Thinvent Treo is also available with Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value, or no operating system.
