The Dell OptiPlex 7010 Micro Form Factor desktop is a Mini PC with a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, up to 16 cores, up to 128 GB of RAM, up to 4 TB of storage and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a 12th Gen processor with 10 cores, Wi-Fi 5 and up to 64 GB of RAM.
Dell Mini PC i7 13th Gen vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 7010 (13th Gen Core i7) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7, 13th Gen | Intel Core i7-1255U, 12th Gen | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, 14th Gen |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 16 cores | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 128 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 4000 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Displays | Up to 2 | HDMI, VGA | HDMI 2.0, VGA |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS or without OS) |
Key differences
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The Dell has a higher processor generation and a higher RAM maximum (up to 128 GB against up to 64 GB), and it can drive up to 2 displays.
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The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose the operating system, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and DOS, in addition to Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo with Core Ultra 5 125U is a 14th Gen Intel processor with 12 cores, a higher core count than the Core i7-1255U model.
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The Thinvent Treo has dual LAN ports, 2 USB 3.2 ports and a VESA mount, and it runs in 0°C to 40°C operating temperatures.
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The Thinvent Treo i7-1255U shares its Intel Core i7 series with the Dell, but is a 12th Gen processor.
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The Dell's searched configuration has a higher maximum core count, with up to 16 cores against the Thinvent's 10 to 12 cores.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell if you need the highest RAM capacity (up to 128 GB) or the most cores (up to 16) in the Dell's 13th Gen configuration. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need the choice of Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux or DOS alongside Windows, or a 14th Gen Core Ultra 5 processor with 12 cores.