The Dell OptiPlex 5055 is a business desktop built around an AMD Ryzen PRO processor, with up to 8 cores and 16 threads in its Tower and Small Form Factor designs. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, which uses a 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 processor, supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, and can run Windows 11 Pro.
Dell OptiPlex 5055 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 5055 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO, Ryzen 5 PRO, Ryzen 7 PRO | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 8 cores / 16 threads | 6 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tower and Small Form Factor | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Windows 11 Pro (choice of Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) in this SKU |
| Dimensions | Not confirmed | 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm |
| VESA Mount | Not confirmed | 1 |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and we could not confirm the OptiPlex 5055's RAM or storage maximums.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets the buyer choose the operating system, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS and DOS.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC includes a VESA mount, so it can be fixed behind a monitor or to a wall.
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The Dell OptiPlex 5055 has up to 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PC has 6 cores.
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The Dell OptiPlex 5055 is available as a Tower or Small Form Factor desktop, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a compact Mini PC.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 5055 if you need the 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen PRO processor in a tower or small form factor desktop with Windows 10. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact Mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a VESA mount, and the option to run Windows 11 Pro or Linux.
