The Dell Vostro 3681 is a small form factor desktop built around an Intel Core i3 10th-generation processor with base speeds starting at 3 GHz. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a closest alternative: it is also a compact mini PC, and Thinvent offers it with newer Intel Core processors and up to 64 GB of RAM.
Dell Vostro 3681 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Vostro 3681 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3 13th Gen (i3-1315U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 13th Gen (i5-1335U) | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3 10th Gen | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 6 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 DIMM slots) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | HDD and SSD slots; M.2 2280 PCIe SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor Desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro (free upgrade to Windows 11 Pro) | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Newer processor generation: Thinvent Treo models are offered with 13th Gen Intel Core processors, compared with the 10th Gen Core i3 in the Dell Vostro 3681.
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More cores on the i5 option: The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1335U provides 10 cores, while the Dell Vostro 3681 listing does not state a core count.
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Equal maximum memory: Both support up to 64 GB of RAM.
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Operating system: The Dell Vostro 3681 ships with Windows; Thinvent Treo models are offered with DOS, so buyers who need Windows should factor in a license.
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Trade-off: The Dell Vostro 3681 is a small form factor desktop with HDD and SSD bays, which may suit buyers who need an internal drive bay.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Vostro 3681 if you need Windows 10/11 out of the box and an internal HDD bay. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a newer Intel Core processor generation, a compact mini PC design, and up to 64 GB of RAM with up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
