The Dell Vostro 3030 is a business desktop with a 13th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8 GB of DDR5 memory and a 512 GB NVMe SSD, supplied with Free DOS. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1335U, a 13th-generation Intel Core i5 processor with 10 cores, the same core count as the Vostro 3030's Core i5-13400. The Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, and it ships with Windows 11 Pro.
Dell Vostro 3030 i5 13th Gen vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Dell Vostro 3030 (i5 13th Gen) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i5-1335U) |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | 10 cores (6P+4E) | 10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | 512 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Micro tower desktop | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Free DOS | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the Dell Vostro 3030's 8 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the Dell Vostro 3030's 512 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC ships with Windows 11 Pro, and buyers can also choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS or DOS.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 4 GB-free-to-64 GB configurable memory layout and VESA mount support, with an aluminium housing in a 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm body.
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The Dell Vostro 3030 has a larger-capacity platform in the sense that it includes a bundled keyboard and mouse, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in its listed configuration, and a Intel B660 chipset; we could not confirm the Treo's chipset.
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We could not confirm the Dell Vostro 3030's operating temperature range or power input details.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Vostro 3030 if you need a business desktop with a 13th-generation Core i5 and its bundled keyboard and mouse, and you will install your own operating system on Free DOS. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory and storage headroom, a choice of operating systems including Windows 11 Pro and Linux, or a compact mini PC form factor.
