The Dell OptiPlex 9020 is a small form factor desktop PC built around a 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor, with support for up to 32 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a 12th generation processor with 10 cores and up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage. The Thinvent Treo is available with Dual Band WiFi, and it runs DOS.
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 i7-1255U (Dual Band WiFi) | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7 (4th generation) | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | DOS (other operating systems available) | DOS (other operating systems available) |
| WiFi | Not confirmed | No WiFi | Dual Band WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, above the 1 TB maximum of the Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses a 12th generation Intel Core i7-1255U with 10 cores, a newer processor generation than the 4th generation Core i7 in the Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is available with Dual Band WiFi. The Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF does not have onboard WiFi, and WiFi must be added with a USB dongle or PCIe adapter.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has Dual LAN on the Dual LAN variants, and its SSD sits in an M.2 slot.
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We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF's operating system or core count, so these points are left out of the comparison.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF if you need a 4th generation Intel Core i7 desktop with a small form factor and the upgrade path that Dell's business chassis has. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U if you need a newer 12th generation processor, more RAM and more storage in a mini PC, with a choice of WiFi or Dual LAN.
