The Dell OptiPlex 7040 is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor and up to 64 GB of RAM. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 processor, which also supports up to 64 GB of RAM. The Treo ships with Windows 11 Pro, and Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS and no operating system are also available.
Dell OptiPlex 7040 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 7040 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 12th 1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 13th 1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (Not confirmed for the specific model) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi or Dual band Wi-Fi 5 | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo models support up to 64 GB of RAM, matching the maximum listed for the OptiPlex 7040.
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The Treo has up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a Mini PC chassis.
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The Thinvent Treo has 2 USB 3.2 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, and 4 front USB 2.0 ports on the 1240P and 1335U models.
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The Treo has an aluminium housing with a VESA mount, and an operating range of 0°C to 40°C.
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The OptiPlex 7040 is a business desktop that is designed to mount on the back of a monitor. We could not confirm the OptiPlex 7040's processor generation, storage, operating system or wireless options, so those points are not compared here.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 7040 if you need a Dell business desktop with the specific configuration you have in mind. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want an Intel Core i5 Mini PC with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, with a choice of operating systems.
