The Dell OptiPlex 7070 with a 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9700 is a compact business desktop built around an 8-core processor with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 512 GB SSD. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which offers 10 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage in a mini PC form factor.
Dell OptiPlex 7070 i7 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 7070 (Core i7-9700) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Core i7-1255U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Core i5-1235U) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-9700 (9th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1235U (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | 8 cores | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR4 | 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 | Micro Form Factor desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Max Turbo Frequency | Up to 4.30 GHz | Up to 4.7 GHz | Up to 4.4 GHz |
| Cache | 12 MB SmartCache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Ethernet | Not stated | Dual LAN | Dual LAN |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi (option) | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi (option) |
Key differences
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Higher memory ceiling: the Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, against the 16 GB configuration of the OptiPlex 7070 listed here.
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Larger storage option: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer up to 2 TB of SSD storage, compared with the 512 GB SSD of the OptiPlex 7070 listed here.
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More cores on the 12th Gen i7: the Treo i7-1255U has 10 cores, against 8 cores on the i7-9700.
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Dual LAN: Treo Mini PCs include dual LAN ports.
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Trade-off: the OptiPlex 7070 uses a 9th Gen desktop-class Core i7-9700, while the Treo uses a 12th Gen mobile-class processor. Choose based on the workload and the software environment you need.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 7070 if you need a 9th Gen Core i7-9700 desktop platform for an existing business workflow. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Core i7-1255U if you need more memory, larger storage, dual LAN and more cores in a compact mini PC.