The Dell desktop computers named in the search are business and home desktops with Intel Core processors, including the Dell OptiPlex 7020 with an Intel Core i5-12400 and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also runs Windows 11 Pro, has Dual Band Wi-Fi, and supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell OptiPlex 7020 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 7020 SFF | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 2 TB NVMe SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 7020 configuration listed here has 32 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is available with a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount for fixing it behind a monitor. It has 2 USB 3.2 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports and 4 front USB 2.0 ports.
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The Dell OptiPlex 7020 has Wi-Fi 6E, which the Thinvent Treo Mini PC does not offer. The Thinvent Treo is available in a No WiFi version, and it has a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses the Intel Core i5-1240P, which is also used in the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with 12 cores.
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We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 7020's core count.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 7020 if you need Wi-Fi 6E and Windows 11 Pro from a business desktop. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact Mini PC that can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage, with a choice of operating system.
