The Dell OptiPlex 3020M is a micro-form-factor business desktop with an Intel Core i3 processor (2 cores), up to 16 GB of DDR3 RAM and support for two displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, a 6-core processor with up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell OptiPlex 3020M vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 3020M | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3 (i3-4160T) | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | 2 cores / 4 threads | 6 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB DDR3 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Micro (Mini PC) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Displays | Supports 2 displays | HDMI and VGA (2 displays) | HDMI 2.0 and VGA (2 displays) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | No Wi-Fi; dual Ethernet ports |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i3-1315U has 6 cores against the OptiPlex 3020M's 2 cores, and it supports up to 64 GB of RAM against 16 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores and up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM.
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Both Thinvent Treo models offer up to 2 TB of SSD storage. We could not confirm the OptiPlex 3020M's storage options.
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Both Thinvent Treo models support two displays, matching the OptiPlex 3020M's display count.
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Thinvent Treo models offer a choice of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without an OS, or DOS.
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The OptiPlex 3020M's Intel Core i3 is a 4th-generation (Haswell) processor, a generation older than the Core i3-1315U in the Thinvent Treo.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, more RAM and a choice of operating systems in a compact desktop. Choose the Thinvent Treo with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U if you need the most processing cores in this range.
