The Dell OptiPlex Micro Form Factor is an Intel-based mini PC. The OptiPlex 5090 Micro is documented in the facts we hold, but we could not confirm the processor, RAM or storage configuration of every OptiPlex Micro model. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is the closest match in form factor and processor maker, and it is available with Intel processors from Celeron to Core Ultra 5.
Dell OptiPlex Micro vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex Micro Form Factor (OptiPlex 5090 Micro) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel (model not confirmed) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB (configuration shown: 32 GB) | Up to 32 GB (configuration shown: 8 GB) |
| Storage | Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage (optional) | SSD up to 2 TB (configuration shown: 2 TB) | SSD up to 2 TB (configuration shown: 2 TB) |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (Micro) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores, against the 12 threads of the Core Ultra class. Its RAM goes up to 64 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo is available with Intel Celeron N5095A, Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, so buyers can choose a processor class to suit their workload.
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The OptiPlex 5090 Micro lists an Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage as an option. The Thinvent Treo has an M.2 slot for its SSD and has SSD capacities from 128 GB to 2 TB.
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Thinvent Treo models offer a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux and Without OS, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo has dual Ethernet ports and a VESA mount, and it is rated for 0°C to 40°C operation.
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We could not confirm the OptiPlex Micro's processor, RAM, storage and operating system options for every configuration, so a full specification comparison is not shown for those points.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex Micro if you already use Dell's OptiPlex platform and its Optane storage option. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want an Intel mini PC with a choice of processor, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage and a range of operating systems, including Linux and no OS.
