The Dell OptiPlex 9020 is a Micro-chassis desktop PC built on Intel Core i7 processors, with up to 32 GB of RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage and runs Windows 11 Pro.
Dell OptiPlex 9020 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 9020 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U (10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB DDR4) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD (M.2) |
| Form Factor | Micro (Mini PC) | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed | Optional Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the Dell OptiPlex 9020.
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The Thinvent Treo has dual LAN, with two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports. We could not confirm the OptiPlex 9020's network ports.
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The Thinvent Treo has a 12 V DC power input. Its operating temperature range is 0°C to 40°C.
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The Thinvent Treo has optional dual band Wi-Fi 5, and the OptiPlex 9020 does not have built-in Wi-Fi.
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The Thinvent Treo ships with Windows 11 Pro and lets you choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, no operating system, or DOS.
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The Thinvent Treo has an aluminium housing with a powder-coated finish and a VESA mount.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 9020 if you need a Micro-chassis Intel Core i7 desktop and already have a Dell environment in place. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, dual Ethernet, optional dual band Wi-Fi, or a choice of operating system.
