The Dell OptiPlex 9020 is a Dell commercial desktop built on Intel Core i7 processors, with a space-saving Micro chassis and support for up to 32 GB of RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which shares the Intel Core i7 processor family and has a higher RAM maximum.
Dell OptiPlex 9020 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 9020 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U (No WiFi) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U (Dual Band WiFi) | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Micro chassis (desktop) | 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) |
| WiFi | Not confirmed | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 2 x 1000 Mbps | 2 x 1000 Mbps |
| USB | Not confirmed | 2 x USB 3.2, 3 x front USB 2.0 | 2 x USB 3.2, 3 x front USB 2.0 |
| Mounting | Not confirmed | VESA mount | VESA mount |
Key differences
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Higher RAM maximum: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, against up to 32 GB for the Dell OptiPlex 9020.
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Same processor family: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses an Intel Core i7 processor, the same family as the Dell OptiPlex 9020.
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Dual LAN and VESA mounting: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has two Gigabit Ethernet ports and a VESA mount.
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Operating system choice: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC ships with Windows 11 Pro and can also run Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or without an OS.
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Wireless option: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is available with dual band Wi-Fi 5 or without WiFi. We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 9020's wireless support from the available facts.
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Trade-off: We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 9020's storage, operating system or Ethernet specifications, so this comparison covers the points we can verify.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 9020 if you already run Dell commercial desktops and need its existing chassis and configuration. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need an Intel Core i7 system with up to 64 GB of RAM, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, a choice of operating systems, and a compact body that mounts on a VESA bracket.
