The Dell Precision 3680 Tower is a Windows 11 Pro workstation built around an Intel Core i9 processor. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a compact Windows 11 Pro system with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell Precision 3680 Tower vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Precision 3680 Tower | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9 (i9-14900K listed in the configuration facts) | Intel Core i7-1255U (10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 in the listed configuration | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD in the listed configuration | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tower | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Thinvent Treo SKUs in this comparison: Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo i7-1255U supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, with the 64 GB and 2 TB configuration available.
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The Thinvent Treo is a compact Mini PC with a VESA mount, while the Dell Precision 3680 is a tower.
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The Thinvent Treo i7-1255U is offered with two wireless options: no WiFi, or dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
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The Dell Precision 3680 lists an Intel Core i9 processor, a higher processor class than the Core i7-1255U in the Treo. The Treo i7 has no higher processor class in this comparison.
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The Thinvent Treo has dual Ethernet ports at 1000 Mbps, and an RS485 option.
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The Dell Precision 3680 is a tower workstation, so it has more internal space for expansion than the Treo's compact housing.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Precision 3680 Tower if you need a full-size tower with an Intel Core i9 processor and a tower's internal space. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact Windows 11 Pro system that supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage in a small footprint with a VESA mount.
