The Dell Small Form Factor (SFF) desktop is a Windows 10 Pro desktop with Intel Core i7 processors. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, 64 GB RAM and a 2 TB SSD. It runs Windows 11 Pro and is available with dual-band Wi-Fi.
Dell Small Form Factor i7 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Small Form Factor (i7) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i7 12th 1255U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (Not confirmed for this configuration) | Intel Core i7-1255U, 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or no Wi-Fi |
| Display outputs | Not confirmed | HDMI 1, VGA 1 |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | Dual 1000 Mbps LAN |
| Mounting | Not confirmed | VESA mount |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo has a choice of operating system, including Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux. The Dell system is listed with Windows 10 Pro.
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The Thinvent Treo has a RAM maximum of 64 GB and an SSD maximum of 2 TB.
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The Thinvent Treo has dual Ethernet ports and a VESA mount for wall or monitor mounting.
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The Thinvent Treo uses the Intel Core i7-1255U, which is a 12th Gen mobile processor. We could not confirm the Dell's exact processor generation or model number for this configuration, so we cannot state a performance comparison.
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The Thinvent Treo is an operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C and is built in an aluminium housing.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Small Form Factor if you need a Windows 10 Pro desktop and already use Dell's platform. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want an Intel Core i7 mini PC with up to 64 GB RAM, dual Ethernet, a choice of operating system and Windows 11 Pro.
