The Dell OptiPlex Core i7 is a small form factor desktop PC with Intel Core i7 processors, up to 128 GB of RAM, and up to 512 GB of SSD storage in the configurations we could confirm. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also uses an Intel Core i7 processor and runs Windows 11 Pro, but has up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell OptiPlex Core i7 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 7010 Plus (Core i7-13700) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Core i7-1255U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Core i7-1255U, No WiFi) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13700 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | 16 cores / 24 threads | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 (up to 128 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD (M.2 NVMe) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Operating systems you can choose | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
Both products use Intel Core i7 processors. We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex's maximum processor frequency or cache size from the facts available.
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, while the Dell OptiPlex is listed with 512 GB of SSD storage.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets you choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, or DOS.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has two Ethernet ports (1000 Mbps), dual-band Wi-Fi 5 in the Wi-Fi version, and a VESA mount.
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The Dell OptiPlex has the higher core count (16 cores against 10) and supports up to 128 GB of RAM, against 64 GB on the Thinvent Treo Mini PC.
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The Dell OptiPlex uses DDR5 memory and has a PCI Express x16 expansion slot, which the Thinvent Treo Mini PC does not have. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex Core i7 if you need the higher core count and the larger RAM maximum, or a PCI Express expansion slot. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U if you need a compact mini PC with up to 2 TB of storage, a choice of operating systems including Linux, or two Ethernet ports.
