The Dell OptiPlex 7040 is a business desktop sold in Small Form Factor (SFF), Micro and Mini Tower builds, based on 6th Gen Intel Core processors such as the i5-6500 and i7-6700. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range, which uses newer Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors and offers up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell OptiPlex 7040 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 7040 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6500 / i7-6700 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4-2133 (SFF) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | SFF, Micro, Mini Tower | Mini PC | Mini PC |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs use 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core processors and AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series chips, while the OptiPlex 7040 uses 6th Gen Intel Core processors.
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The Thinvent Treo range supports up to 64 GB of RAM, matching the top memory capacity of the OptiPlex 7040 SFF.
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Thinvent Treo models are offered with a choice of no Wi-Fi or dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and some configurations include Dual LAN.
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The OptiPlex 7040 is available in three form factors (SFF, Micro and Mini Tower), while the Thinvent Treo is a Mini PC form factor.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 7040 if you need a compact business desktop in Mini Tower, SFF or Micro form factor based on 6th Gen Intel Core processors. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a newer processor generation, a choice of Intel or AMD processors, and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a Mini PC form factor.
