The Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF is a small form factor desktop with an Intel Core i5 processor, Wi-Fi, one Ethernet port and a maximum of 32 GB of RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 processors. Several Treo models use the same Intel Core i5 processor family as the OptiPlex 3050 SFF, and the Treo i5 models offer dual-band Wi-Fi and Windows 11 Pro.
Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P (12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz) | Intel Core i5-1335U (10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| 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 | Small form factor desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | 1 port | 1 Gbps Ethernet, 2 ports | 1 Gbps Ethernet, 2 ports |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo i5 models support up to 64 GB of RAM, which is double the 32 GB maximum of the OptiPlex 3050 SFF.
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The Thinvent Treo i5 models have two Ethernet ports, while the OptiPlex 3050 SFF has one.
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The Thinvent Treo i5 models come with Windows 11 Pro. Buyers can also choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system.
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The Treo i5 models have a 2.5-inch storage option in addition to the M.2 SSD. The OptiPlex 3050 SFF has an M.2 slot for its Wi-Fi card, and we could not confirm its drive bay details.
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The OptiPlex 3050 SFF uses an Intel 7th generation Core processor. The Thinvent Treo i5 models use 12th and 13th generation Intel Core processors, which are newer.
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We could not confirm the OptiPlex 3050 SFF's storage capacity or its number of display outputs. Where data is available, the Thinvent Treo i5 models provide HDMI and VGA outputs.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF if you need a desktop in the Dell business range with an Intel Core i5 processor and Windows 10 Pro. Choose a Thinvent Treo i5 Mini PC if you need more RAM (up to 64 GB), two Ethernet ports, a newer Intel processor, and a choice of operating systems.
