The Dell OptiPlex 3040 is a mini desktop PC with a 6th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, Wi-Fi, and Windows 11 Pro, with up to 16 GB of RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, a 12th Gen processor with 12 cores, which supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Windows 11 Pro.
Dell OptiPlex 3040 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 3040 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 12th 1240P (SKU) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 12th 1235U (SKU) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
Key differences
-
Higher RAM ceiling: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against up to 16 GB for the Dell OptiPlex 3040.
-
Newer processor generation: The Thinvent Treo uses 12th Gen Intel Core processors, while the Dell OptiPlex 3040 uses 6th Gen.
-
More processor cores: The Thinvent Treo with the i5-1240P has 12 cores.
-
Larger storage range: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
-
Operating system choice: Buyers of the Thinvent Treo can choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system.
-
Interface options: The Thinvent Treo has dual LAN ports, USB 3.2 and front USB 2.0 ports, and a VESA mount.
-
Shared features: Both products are mini PCs with Wi-Fi and Windows 11 Pro.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3040 if you need a compact business desktop and your workload fits within 16 GB of RAM. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, a newer Intel processor generation, larger storage, or a choice of operating system.
