The Dell OptiPlex 3020 is a Dell mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, up to 16 GB of RAM, one Ethernet port and support for two displays. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which has up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD and Windows 11 Pro.
Dell OptiPlex 3020 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 3020 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Displays | Up to 2 | HDMI and VGA (2 displays) |
| Ethernet | 1 port | 2 ports, 1000 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Not included | No WiFi on this SKU (dual band Wi-Fi 5 is available in the Treo-i5_12-32_32-m2048-12_10-m-11P-0 variant) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the Dell OptiPlex 3020.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports, where the Dell OptiPlex 3020 has one.
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The Thinvent Treo uses the same Intel Core i5 family as the Dell OptiPlex 3020, with 12 cores and up to 4.4 GHz.
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The Dell OptiPlex 3020 supports Wi-Fi only through add-on options. The Thinvent Treo has dual band Wi-Fi 5 on selected SKUs.
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We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 3020's storage capacity or its operating system options from the available information.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3020 if you want a Dell business mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor and a 16 GB RAM ceiling. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, more Ethernet ports, a 2 TB SSD or a choice of operating systems including Linux.
