The Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF is a compact small form factor business desktop, first brought to market in 2013, with a Q87 chipset, up to Intel Core i7 processors and up to 32GB of DDR3-1600 memory. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which offers newer 12th to 14th generation Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors, up to 64GB of RAM and up to 2TB of SSD storage in a mini PC form factor.
Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core (Gen 4), up to i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32GB DDR3-1600 | Up to 64GB DDR4 | Up to 64GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2TB SSD | Up to 2TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Chipset | Q87 | Not stated | Not stated |
| Wireless | Not stated | Dual band Wi-Fi or No WiFi option | Dual band Wi-Fi or No WiFi option |
Key differences
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Newer processors: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is available with 12th to 14th generation Intel Core processors and AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series processors, while the Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF is built around 4th generation Intel Core processors.
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Higher memory ceiling: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64GB of RAM, compared with up to 32GB on the OptiPlex 9020 SFF.
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Larger storage range: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer SSD options up to 2TB.
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Dual LAN on the Thinvent Treo: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC models listed include dual LAN ports.
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Trade-off: The Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF offers an Intel vPro systems management option, which is not stated for the Thinvent Treo Mini PC.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF if you need to match an existing OptiPlex 9020 fleet or want Intel vPro management. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact mini PC with newer Intel Core or AMD Ryzen processors, up to 64GB of RAM and up to 2TB of SSD storage.
