The Dell OptiPlex 3080 is a Small Form Factor desktop with an Intel Core i5 processor, a maximum of 16 GB RAM and up to 1000 GB storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, a mini PC form factor with up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD storage. Both use an Intel Core i5 processor.
Dell OptiPlex 3080 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 3080 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core 5 120U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 6 cores | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | Up to 1000 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | 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) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Available as Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or no Wi-Fi | No Wi-Fi |
| Ports | Not confirmed | 2 x USB 3.2, 2 x USB 2.0, 4 x front USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet | 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, 3 x front USB 2.0, 2 x HDMI, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the OptiPlex 3080.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, against up to 6 cores for the OptiPlex 3080.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has up to 2 TB SSD storage, above the 1000 GB maximum of the OptiPlex 3080.
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Both Thinvent Treo configurations use the Intel Core i5 processor family, as the OptiPlex 3080 does.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a mini PC with a VESA mount and a choice of operating systems, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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We could not confirm the OptiPlex 3080's operating system options or port layout, so those points are left out of this comparison.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3080 if you need a Dell-branded Small Form Factor desktop with up to 16 GB RAM. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, more cores or more SSD storage in a mini PC, or a choice of operating system.
