The Dell Vostro 3681 is a small form factor desktop built around an Intel Core i5 processor, with a 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10400 listed in the product facts. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, a 12th Generation processor with 12 cores, a 4.4 GHz maximum frequency and up to 64 GB of RAM. Both are compact Intel-based mini PCs for business and office use.
Dell Vostro 3681 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Dell Vostro 3681 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i5-1240P) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core Ultra 5 125U) |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-10400 (listed) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores | 6 | 12 | 12 |
| Max Frequency | 2.9 GHz base (listed) | 4.4 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4 (listed) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD (listed); up to 1.25 TB HDD+SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS (other options: Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS (other options: Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Networking | Not confirmed | Dual LAN, 1000 Mbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band optional | Dual LAN, 1000 Mbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band optional |
| Housing | Not confirmed | Aluminium, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Aluminium, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| VESA Mount | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores against the 6 cores of the Dell Vostro 3681's Intel Core i5-10400, and runs at up to 4.4 GHz.
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
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The Thinvent Treo has dual LAN ports and an aluminium housing with a VESA mount.
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The Thinvent Treo has Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Thinux™ Embedded Linux and other operating systems in addition to Ubuntu Linux.
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The Dell Vostro 3681 has a DVD±RW optical drive in some configurations, which the Thinvent Treo does not include.
Which one should you choose?
The Dell Vostro 3681 suits buyers who want a compact Dell desktop with an Intel Core i5 for general business tasks. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC suits buyers who need more cores, more RAM, faster storage, dual LAN and a choice of operating systems in a similar compact form factor.
