The Dell OptiPlex 7090 is a business desktop in the Small Form Factor (SFF) format, built on the Intel Q570 chipset with an Intel Core i5 series processor option and up to 128 GB of DDR4 memory. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, which has up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a compact aluminium housing.
Dell OptiPlex 7090 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 7090 SFF | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (Gen 11 series) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 128 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 | Small Form Factor (SFF) | 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 | No WiFi (Wi-Fi 5 model available) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Dimensions | Not confirmed | 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating Temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C |
Key differences
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The Dell OptiPlex 7090 supports up to 128 GB of RAM, twice the 64 GB maximum of the Thinvent Treo.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and DOS, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount for fitting behind a monitor or to a wall or panel.
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The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P has 12 cores and runs up to 4.4 GHz, while the i5-1335U has 10 cores and runs up to 4.6 GHz.
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The Thinvent Treo has an aluminium housing with a powder-coated finish and an operating range of 0°C to 40°C.
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We could not confirm the OptiPlex 7090's operating system, storage capacity or operating temperature range, so these are not compared above.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 7090 if you need the highest RAM ceiling of 128 GB in a business desktop. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact Intel Core i5 system with up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a choice of operating systems including Linux, and a VESA mount.