The Dell OptiPlex 7080 with an Intel Core i7-10700 is a 10th Generation small form factor desktop with 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 512 GB SSD in its standard configuration. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a 12th Generation mini PC offering 10 cores, up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB SSD.
Dell OptiPlex 7080 i7 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Range
| Feature | Dell OptiPlex 7080 (Core i7-10700) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Core i7-1255U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Core i5-1335U) |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7-10700 (10th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1335U (13th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | 8 cores | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 4.80 GHz | Up to 4.7 GHz | Up to 4.6 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB standard, up to 128 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB | 4 GB to 64 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD (standard) | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (standard) | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Newer processor generation: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U uses a 12th Generation processor, compared with the 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10700 in the Dell OptiPlex 7080.
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Higher RAM ceiling: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB RAM, while the Dell OptiPlex 7080 is listed with a maximum of 128 GB, so the Dell offers the higher memory ceiling.
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Larger storage range: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC offers SSD options from 128 GB up to 2 TB, against the 512 GB standard SSD listed for the Dell OptiPlex 7080.
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Dual-LAN and dual-band Wi-Fi: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC configuration includes Dual LAN and dual-band Wi-Fi 5 on selected models.
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Trade-off: The Dell OptiPlex 7080 Core i7-10700 is an 8-core processor with a 2.9 GHz base clock and up to 4.8 GHz turbo, and it ships with Windows 10 Pro, whereas the Thinvent Treo Mini PC ships with DOS.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 7080 if you need a small form factor desktop with a Windows 10 Pro license and the ability to expand memory beyond 64 GB. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U if you want a newer 12th Generation processor, up to 2 TB SSD storage, and a compact mini PC with a 10-core processor.