The Dell OptiPlex 7020 Mt with an Intel Core i3-12100 is a small form factor desktop with 8 GB of DDR5 memory, a 512 GB SSD and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with an Intel Core i3 12th-generation processor, which has a higher RAM maximum and a larger SSD range.
Dell OptiPlex 7020 Mt i3 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 7020 Mt i3 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i3-1215U (6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz) | Intel Core i3-1315U (6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | SFF (small form factor) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Displays | Supports 4 displays | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 dual band (model dependent) | No WiFi or Wi-Fi 5 dual band (model dependent) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the 8 GB configuration of the Dell OptiPlex 7020 Mt i3 listed here.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the 512 GB maximum listed for the Dell OptiPlex 7020 Mt i3.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The Dell OptiPlex 7020 Mt i3 uses DDR5 memory, while the Thinvent Treo uses DDR4.
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The Dell OptiPlex 7020 Mt i3 supports up to 4 displays. The Thinvent Treo has 1 HDMI and 1 VGA output.
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The Thinvent Treo is a mini PC with an aluminium housing and VESA mount support. We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 7020 Mt i3's housing details.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 7020 Mt i3 if you need Windows 11 Pro on a small desktop and want to drive up to four displays. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, more SSD storage, a choice of operating systems, or a mini PC with a VESA mount.
