The Dell OptiPlex 3070 Micro is a micro-form-factor business desktop with Intel Core processors and support for up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is the closest alternative, offering Intel Core i5 processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a similar mini PC form factor.
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Micro vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 3070 Micro | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-120U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 8 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Micro | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the Wi-Fi SKU; no WiFi on the standard SKU | No WiFi on this SKU |
| Dimensions | Not confirmed | 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm | 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, while the Dell OptiPlex 3070 Micro supports up to 32 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P has 12 cores, and the Treo i5-120U has 10 cores with up to 5.0 GHz boost.
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Thinvent Treo models offer a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and DOS, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The Dell OptiPlex 3070 Micro uses the Intel H370 chipset, which we could not confirm for the Thinvent Treo.
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We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 3070 Micro's storage capacity or wireless options, so those points are not compared here.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3070 Micro if you need a Dell-supported business desktop with the H370 chipset and up to 32 GB of memory. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, or a choice of Linux or embedded operating systems.
