The Dell OptiPlex 5070 is a small form factor desktop built on Intel Core i9 processors, with up to 8 cores, up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and Wi-Fi with Bluetooth. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which is a mini PC form factor with up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage and dual band Wi-Fi 5. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P is a second option with 12 cores.
Dell OptiPlex 5070 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Dell OptiPlex 5070 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9 | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 8 cores | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (M.2 2230 card) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, against up to 8 cores on the Dell OptiPlex 5070.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an up to 2 TB SSD. We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 5070's storage capacity.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount and a housing measuring 199.5 mm × 181.5 mm × 29.5 mm, and weighs 1.52 kg.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has dual LAN, with two Ethernet ports.
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The Dell OptiPlex 5070 has an Intel Core i9 processor, a higher processor class than the Intel Core i7-1255U and Intel Core i5-1240P in the Thinvent Treo Mini PC. The Dell OptiPlex 5070 also supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth through an M.2 2230 card.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC can run Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or be sold without an operating system, or with DOS.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 5070 if you need an Intel Core i9 processor in a small form factor desktop. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact mini PC with up to 2 TB of SSD storage, a VESA mount, dual LAN, and a choice of operating system including Linux.
