The Dell small desktop named in your search is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, up to 32 GB of RAM and built-in Wi-Fi. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which has a 12-core processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD option.
Dell Small Desktop vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Small Desktop (Core i5) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro |
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 desktop.
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Thinvent Treo models with the Intel Core i5-1240P have 12 cores, and the Core i5-1335U model has 10 cores. We could not confirm the Dell's core count.
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The Thinvent Treo has an SSD of up to 2 TB. We could not confirm the Dell's storage capacity.
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The Thinvent Treo has an HDMI port and a VGA port, plus an Ethernet port rated at 1000 Mbps. It also includes a VESA mount for fixing the unit to a monitor or wall.
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The Thinvent Treo can be set up with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or without an operating system.
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The Dell small desktop is sold as a pre-configured system with a Windows operating system. We could not confirm the details of its operating system.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell small desktop if you want an Intel Core i5 Mini PC with Wi-Fi and a 32 GB RAM maximum. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD option, a choice of operating system, and a VESA mount for fixing the unit to a monitor or wall.
