The Dell OptiPlex 7020 is a small form factor business desktop with an Intel Core i5 processor, up to 16 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which uses the same Intel processor family and can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage.
Dell OptiPlex 7020 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 7020 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (i5-14500 / i5-12500 configurations); we could not confirm the exact processor for every configuration | Intel Core i5-1240P, 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor desktop | Mini PC |
| Wi-Fi | Not available | No Wi-Fi in this SKU; dual band Wi-Fi 5 available in the Wi-Fi variant |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with a 16 GB maximum for the Dell OptiPlex 7020.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, compared with a 512 GB maximum for the Dell OptiPlex 7020.
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Both the Thinvent Treo and the Dell OptiPlex 7020 use Intel Core i5 processors.
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The Thinvent Treo has dual Ethernet ports on some configurations and can be fitted with a VESA mount.
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The Dell OptiPlex 7020 is a Windows 11 Pro desktop, and the Thinvent Treo has a choice of Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux or no operating system.
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The Thinvent Treo has a 12V DC power input, and the Dell OptiPlex 7020 has a 255 W power supply.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 7020 if you need a Windows 11 Pro business desktop with an Intel Core i5 and up to 16 GB of RAM. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory and storage headroom, a choice of operating systems, or a compact mini PC form factor with a VESA mount.
