The Dell Slim Desktop is a small form factor desktop computer sold with Intel processors and Windows 10 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also has a small form factor and has up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell Slim Desktop vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Slim Desktop (Intel Core i5) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 120U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P (12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz) | Intel Core 5 120U (10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 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) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band | No WiFi |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of RAM, which is higher than the RAM range we could confirm for the Dell Slim Desktop.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage in both configurations.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses the Intel Core i5 processor family, the same processor maker as the Dell Slim Desktop.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has two Ethernet ports on the 14th-generation models, and a VESA mount for mounting behind a display.
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We could not confirm the Dell Slim Desktop's RAM, storage, or wireless options, so those points are not compared in detail.
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The Dell Slim Desktop ships with Windows 10 Pro. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC ships with Windows 11 Pro and lets the buyer choose other operating systems.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Slim Desktop if you need a Dell-branded desktop with Windows 10 Pro for an office or business setup. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a compact desktop with a 12-core Intel Core i5 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM, and a choice of operating systems including Linux.