The Dell Precision 3680 Tower is a tower workstation with an Intel Core i7 processor, supporting up to 128 GB of memory and 28 TB of total storage across 3 PCIe slots. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, a compact mini PC that goes up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage. Both use Intel Core i7 processors, but they differ in form factor and scale.
Dell Precision 3680 Tower vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Dell Precision 3680 Tower | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel i7-1255U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel i7-1255U, Dual Band WiFi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 128 GB | 64 GB DDR4 | 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 28 TB | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Tower | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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The Dell Precision 3680 Tower supports up to 128 GB of memory and up to 28 TB of total storage, which is higher than the Thinvent Treo's 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD maximums.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is a compact mini PC with 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm dimensions and a 1.52 kg net weight, while the Dell Precision 3680 is a tower chassis.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports (1000 Mbps each), a VESA mount, and an RS485 option. The Dell Precision 3680 has 3 PCIe slots for expansion; the Treo has no PCIe slot.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is available with or without Wi-Fi. The version with Dual Band WiFi uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is built for an operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C and a humidity range of 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Precision 3680 Tower if you need a full-size tower with the highest memory and storage capacity and PCIe expansion. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U if you need a compact system with an Intel Core i7 processor, 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD in a small footprint.
