The Dell OptiPlex 5080 is a small form factor desktop built around the 10th Gen Intel Core i5-10500 processor, with up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 1000 GB of storage in the specification summary we reviewed. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, a 12th Gen processor with 12 cores, 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, running Windows 11 Pro.
Dell OptiPlex 5080 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 5080 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Core i5-1240P) | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-10500 (10th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1240P (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | 6 cores | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 1000 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 2 x 1000 Mbps |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum listed for the OptiPlex 5080.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, above the 1000 GB maximum listed for the OptiPlex 5080.
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The Thinvent Treo uses a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1240P with 12 cores, compared with the 6-core i5-10500 in the OptiPlex 5080.
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The Thinvent Treo has two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports and a VESA mount. The Treo's dual-band Wi-Fi 5 is listed in its specifications.
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The OptiPlex 5080 is listed with Windows 10 Pro. The Thinvent Treo is listed with Windows 11 Pro and can also be ordered with Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value, or without an operating system.
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The OptiPlex 5080 is a desktop with a DVD±RW optical drive in some configurations. The Thinvent Treo does not include an optical drive; it has an M.2 SSD slot for storage.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 5080 if you need a Windows 10 Pro desktop with the 10th Gen Intel Core i5-10500 and a DVD drive. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a newer 12th Gen Intel processor, more RAM and storage, two Ethernet ports, and a choice of operating system.