The Dell small form factor PC is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i7 processor, up to 8 cores, up to 32 GB of RAM, up to 1000 GB of storage, Wi-Fi, and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which also has 10 cores, Wi-Fi, and Windows 11 Pro. The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell Small Form Factor PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Small Form Factor PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 8 cores | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 1000 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the Dell small form factor PC.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, above the 1000 GB maximum of the Dell small form factor PC.
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The Thinvent Treo i7-1255U has 10 cores, and the Thinvent Treo i5-1240P has 12 cores.
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The Thinvent Treo i7-1255U uses the same Intel Core i7 processor family as the Dell small form factor PC.
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, and DOS, alongside Windows 11 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports, dual band Wi-Fi 5, a VESA mount, and an aluminium housing.
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Thinvent also has a No WiFi version of the Treo i7-1255U for buyers who do not need wireless networking.
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The Dell small form factor PC has a higher core count in its maximum configuration, at 8 cores in the Dell OptiPlex 3070 SFF, but the Thinvent Treo i5-1240P has 12 cores.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell small form factor PC if you already use Dell's business desktop platform and need an Intel Core i7 with Windows 11 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, or a choice of operating system, including Linux. The Thinvent Treo i7-1255U is the closest match in processor family and core count.
