The Dell OptiPlex 790 Ultra Small Form Factor is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i7 processor from the second generation of Intel Core, with up to 6 cores and a maximum of 16 GB of RAM. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U is the closest match in the Thinvent range. It has 10 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and is available with or without Wi-Fi.
Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (2nd generation) | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 6 cores | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (Ultra Small Form Factor) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | 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) |
| Wi-Fi | No | No Wi-Fi (SKU variant) or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No Wi-Fi (SKU variant) or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Displays | Up to 4 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA |
Key differences
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Higher memory ceiling: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against a 16 GB maximum for the Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF.
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More cores: The Thinvent Treo i7-1255U has 10 cores, against up to 6 cores on the Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF.
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Wi-Fi option: The Thinvent Treo is available with dual-band Wi-Fi 5. The Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF does not have on-board Wi-Fi.
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Display count: The Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF can drive up to 4 displays. The Thinvent Treo has 1 HDMI and 1 VGA output, so it suits buyers who need two displays or fewer.
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Trade-off: The Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF supports up to four simultaneous displays, which the Thinvent Treo does not.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF if you need up to four simultaneous displays or already have a compatible setup. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, more cores, optional dual-band Wi-Fi, or a choice of operating systems including Linux and embedded options.
