The Dell OptiPlex 3046 is a business desktop sold with Intel Core i3 to Core i5 processors, and the spec summary for this query gives a maximum of 4 GB RAM and 500 GB storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U. It uses the same Intel Core i3 family and has up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell OptiPlex 3046 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 3046 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 (i3-6100 in listed configuration) | Intel Core i3-1215U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 4 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 500 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Not confirmed | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo has up to 64 GB of RAM, against a 4 GB maximum for the Dell OptiPlex 3046 in this query.
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The Thinvent Treo has up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against a 500 GB maximum for the Dell OptiPlex 3046 in this query.
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The Thinvent Treo uses the Intel Core i3-1215U, a 12th Gen processor with 6 cores and up to 4.4 GHz.
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The Thinvent Treo is available with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual band) or without Wi-Fi.
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The Dell OptiPlex 3046 is a Dell business desktop. Its processor generation is 6th Gen Intel Core, and its listed configuration is 4 GB DDR4 RAM with a 500 GB hard drive and DVD drive.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3046 if you need a Dell business desktop with the Intel Core i3 or i5 processors it was sold with. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, more storage, or a newer 12th Gen Intel Core i3 processor in a compact mini PC.
