The Dell small form factor PC is a compact desktop with an Intel Core i5 processor, up to 4 cores, up to 8 GB of RAM, and support for up to 2 displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which has 12 cores and up to 64 GB of RAM.
Dell Small Form Factor PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Small Form Factor PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core 5 120U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 4 cores | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) | 8 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Displays | Up to 2 | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | 2 HDMI, 1 VGA |
| Form Factor | Small form factor | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) | Mini PC (199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm) |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the Dell's 8 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, against the Dell's maximum of 4 cores.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core 5 120U has 2 HDMI outputs and a VGA output, so it can drive up to 3 displays. The Dell can drive up to 2.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 2 TB SSD. We could not confirm the Dell's storage options.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an aluminium housing with a VESA mount and is rated for 0°C to 40°C operation.
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The Dell's chassis is a small form factor desktop. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is also compact, at 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell small form factor PC if you need a compact Dell desktop with an Intel Core i5 for light office work. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM, more cores, or a 2 TB SSD in a compact chassis. The Intel Core 5 120U model suits multi-display setups, and the Core i5-1240P model suits heavier workloads.
