The Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF is a Mini PC (Ultra Small Form Factor) with an Intel Core i5-2400S processor, sold with Windows 10. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 12th generation (i5-1240P), which shares the Intel Core i5 processor family, the Mini PC form factor, and Windows 11 Pro as a selectable operating system.
Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 12th 1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Ultra 5 14th 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-2400S (2.5 GHz) | Intel Core i5-1240P, up to 4.4 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, up to 4.3 GHz |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 4 GB DDR3 (expansion capability; maximum not confirmed) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Up to 128 GB SATA | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (Ultra Small Form Factor) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | 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) |
| Displays | Up to 4 | HDMI 1, VGA 1 | HDMI 2.0 1, VGA 1 |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | Dual LAN, 1000 Mbps | Dual LAN, 1000 Mbps |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi (Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 available) | No WiFi (Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 available) |
Key differences
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Storage: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB SSD, against a 128 GB maximum for the Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF.
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Memory: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM (i5-1240P model) and up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM (Ultra 5 125U model).
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Processor generation: The Thinvent Treo has 12th and 14th generation Intel Core processors, against the 2nd generation Intel Core i5-2400S in the Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF.
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Operating system choice: The Thinvent Treo can be ordered with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without an OS, or DOS. The Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF is sold with Windows 10.
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Display output: The Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF can drive up to 4 displays. The Thinvent Treo has HDMI and VGA outputs, so choose the Treo model with the output you need.
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Connectivity: The Thinvent Treo includes dual LAN ports and four or more USB ports, and has an optional RS485 port.
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Form factor: Both products are Mini PCs, so the Thinvent Treo matches the Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF's compact footprint.
Which one should you choose?
The Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF suits buyers who need a compact Windows 10 desktop with an Intel Core i5 processor. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC suits buyers who need more memory, larger SSD storage, a newer Intel Core processor, dual LAN, and a choice of operating system including Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu Linux.
