The Dell OptiPlex 9020 Ultra Small Form Factor is a Mini PC with a 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor, up to 32 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi and one Ethernet port, running Windows 8.1 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a newer 12th generation Intel Core i7 with 10 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, two Ethernet ports, Dual Band Wi-Fi and Windows 11 Pro.
Dell OptiPlex 9020 USFF vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 9020 USFF | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (4th generation) | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | 4 cores | 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (Ultra Small Form Factor) | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 8.1 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Optional Wi-Fi | Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or No WiFi |
| Ethernet Ports | 1 | 2 (1000 Mbps) |
| Displays | 2 | HDMI and VGA |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo has 10 cores against 4 cores in the Dell OptiPlex 9020 USFF, and a 12th generation processor against a 4th generation processor.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, while the Dell OptiPlex 9020 USFF supports up to 32 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports, while the Dell OptiPlex 9020 USFF has one.
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The Thinvent Treo ships with Windows 11 Pro and lets buyers choose Linux or Windows 11 IoT Value instead, while the Dell OptiPlex 9020 USFF runs Windows 8.1 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo has a VESA mount and Dual Band Wi-Fi 5 as standard on Wi-Fi models.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 9020 USFF if you need a unit that matches its original Windows 8.1 Pro setup and its 2-display output. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, more RAM, a 2 TB SSD, a second Ethernet port, or a newer operating system choice.
