The Dell OptiPlex 3046 is a business mini PC with a 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6500 processor, 4 GB of DDR4 memory and a 250 GB HDD, running Windows 10 Home. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which has a 12th Gen processor with 12 cores, a 2 TB SSD and an operating system of Windows 11 Pro.
Dell OptiPlex 3046 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 3046 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-14th 120U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6500 (3.2 GHz) | Intel Core i5-1240P (up to 4.4 GHz) | Intel Core 5 120U (up to 5.0 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | 4 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 8 GB DDR4 (8 GB fitted) |
| Storage | 250 GB HDD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini Tower (per Dell's listing) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Thinvent Treo Mini PCs are also available with Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, no OS, or DOS.
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, against 4 GB in the OptiPlex 3046 as configured.
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Thinvent Treo models offer up to 2 TB of SSD storage, while the OptiPlex 3046 uses a 250 GB HDD.
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The Thinvent Treo runs Windows 11 Pro, a newer operating system than the Windows 10 Home of the OptiPlex 3046.
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The Thinvent Treo has a 12th Gen processor with 12 cores, a newer generation than the 6th Gen Core i5 in the OptiPlex 3046.
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The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD and has dual LAN on the Ultra 5 model.
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The OptiPlex 3046 is offered in Dell's Mini Tower, Small Form Factor and Micro Form Factor designs, while the Thinvent Treo is a fixed mini PC form factor with a VESA mount.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3046 if you need a Dell business desktop with the Mini Tower, Small Form Factor or Micro Form Factor designs. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, faster SSD storage, a newer processor and a current Windows 11 Pro installation in a compact mini PC.