The Dell OptiPlex 3040 SFF is a small form factor desktop PC with an Intel Core i7 processor. Thinvent does not make the OptiPlex 3040, and the facts we could retrieve do not include its specifications. The Thinvent product closest in form factor and processor class is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which uses a 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor.
We could not confirm the OptiPlex 3040 SFF's processor model, core count, RAM, storage or operating system, so the comparison below shows only the Thinvent values.
Dell OptiPlex 3040 SFF vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 3040 SFF (Intel Core i7) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Not confirmed | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor desktop | Mini PC, 198 × 187 × 40 mm | Mini PC, 198 × 187 × 40 mm |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. We could not confirm the maximum RAM of the OptiPlex 3040 SFF.
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Both Thinvent Aero configurations have two Ethernet ports (1000 Mbps each) and a steel and ABS plastic housing.
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The Aero i7 is available without Wi-Fi or with dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). Buyers can also choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, no OS or DOS.
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The Aero Mini PC has 2 USB 3.2 ports, 4 front USB 2.0 ports, a front USB-C port and an RS485 option.
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We could not confirm the OptiPlex 3040 SFF's port layout, so no port comparison is made.
Which one should you choose?
If you need a compact PC with a 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor and up to 64 GB of RAM, the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U is the closest alternative. If you need the newer Intel Core Ultra 5 platform, choose the Aero with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U.
