The Dell OptiPlex 7000 7090 is a Mini PC with an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, 8 cores, and up to 64 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, running Windows 10 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a 12th Gen processor with 10 cores, up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD storage, running Windows 11 Pro.
Dell OptiPlex i7 11th Gen vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i7-1255U)
| Dell OptiPlex 7000 7090 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-11700 (11th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 8 cores | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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Higher storage maximum: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 2 TB SSD, against up to 512 GB for the Dell OptiPlex 7090.
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Newer processor generation: The Treo uses a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U with 10 cores, while the OptiPlex uses an 11th Gen processor with up to 8 cores.
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Operating system choice: The Treo ships with Windows 11 Pro and can also be configured with Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value, or no OS. We could not confirm the OptiPlex 7090's operating system options beyond Windows 10 Pro.
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Wireless options: The Treo is available with or without dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). We could not confirm the OptiPlex 7090's wireless configuration.
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Trade-off: The Dell OptiPlex supports up to 64 GB RAM, the same maximum as the Treo, so memory capacity is equal.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 7090 if you need a Dell-supported desktop with Windows 10 Pro and an 11th Gen Intel platform. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a newer 12th Gen Intel processor with 10 cores, or Linux and embedded OS options.