The Dell OptiPlex 9020M is a micro-form-factor Intel Core i5 business desktop with up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 processors, which supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell OptiPlex 9020M vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 9020M | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5 12th 1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (Gen 4), i5-4590T | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB DDR3 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Micro desktop | 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) |
| Networking | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps Ethernet; Wi-Fi 5 available | Dual 1000 Mbps Ethernet; no Wi-Fi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, four times the 16 GB maximum of the OptiPlex 9020M.
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The Thinvent Treo has a 2 TB SSD, and the 2 TB capacity is on the Thinvent side of this comparison.
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U uses DDR5 memory and has dual Ethernet ports.
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The Thinvent Treo ships with Windows 11 Pro, and the buyer can choose Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux or Windows 11 IoT Value instead.
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We could not confirm the OptiPlex 9020M's storage, operating system or networking options, so those points are left out of this comparison.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 9020M if you need a compact Intel Core i5 desktop with up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, larger SSD storage, a choice of operating system, or a newer Intel processor.
