Dell's desktop range, including the OptiPlex family, covers compact small form factor and micro desktops, with specifications set out in Dell's own setup and specification guides. Thinvent offers mini PCs and industrial PCs built on Intel and AMD processors, and the Thinvent Treo Mini PC line is the closest match for a compact desktop with a choice of processor and memory. The comparison below uses the specifications Thinvent publishes for its Treo range.
Dell PC CPU vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Options
| Dell OptiPlex (processor options) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not stated | Intel Core i5-1240P | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores | Not stated | 12 | 6 | 10 |
| Max frequency | Not stated | Up to 4.4 GHz | Up to 4.3 GHz | Up to 4.7 GHz |
| Cache | Not stated | 12 MB | 16 MB | 12 MB |
| RAM | Not stated | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form factor | Compact / small form factor / micro | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo models with Intel Core i5-1240P and Core i7-1255U offer up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P provides 12 cores, and the Core i7-1255U model reaches up to 4.7 GHz.
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Wireless options are available on the Treo range: some models include dual band Wi-Fi, while others are supplied with no Wi-Fi.
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Dell's OptiPlex specification details, including processor options for each chassis, are published in Dell's own documentation, so buyers should check Dell's guides for the exact configuration they need.
Which one should you choose?
If you are standardising on a Dell OptiPlex and need its specific chassis, ports or Dell support, choose Dell. If you need a compact mini PC with a choice of Intel or AMD processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a strong alternative.