The Dell Precision 3260 is a compact workstation with an Intel Core i5-13600 processor, 16 GB of DDR5 memory and a 256 GB SSD, with an NVIDIA T400 discrete graphics card. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5 12th-generation 1240P, which has up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage.
Dell Precision 3260 vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Dell Precision 3260 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13600 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Compact workstation (CFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Graphics | Intel UHD 770 with NVIDIA T400 | Integrated Intel graphics | Integrated Intel graphics |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | DOS (Windows, Linux and other options available) | DOS (Windows, Linux and other options available) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB configuration of the Dell Precision 3260.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the 256 GB SSD in the Dell Precision 3260.
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The Dell Precision 3260 has an Intel Core i5-13600, a newer processor generation than the Intel Core i5-1240P, and the Dell has a discrete NVIDIA T400 graphics card, which the Thinvent Aero Mini PC does not have.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD and dual LAN ports. Both Thinvent products have a Wi-Fi option, with dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
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The Dell Precision 3260 ships with Windows 11 Pro. Thinvent products are sold with DOS, and buyers can choose other operating systems.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Precision 3260 if you need a discrete NVIDIA T400 graphics card and a 13th-generation Intel Core i5 processor in a compact workstation with Windows 11 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need more memory and storage headroom, with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD, and a choice of operating system.
