The Dell OptiPlex 7020 small form factor desktop, with an Intel Core i5-12400 processor, 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 2TB NVMe SSD, is a compact business PC for office and productivity work. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range, which offers Intel Core i5 and i7 processors with up to 64GB RAM and up to 2TB storage for industrial and automation use.
Dell OptiPlex 7020 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Dell OptiPlex 7020 SFF | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i7-1255U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5 | Up to 64GB DDR4 | Up to 64GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 2TB NVMe SSD | Up to 2TB SSD | Up to 2TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | WiFi 6E, Bluetooth | Dual Band WiFi (select models) | Dual Band WiFi (select models) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64GB RAM, twice the 32GB stated for the Dell OptiPlex 7020 configuration.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs with the Intel Core i5-1240P offer 12 cores, and the Core i7-1255U offers 10 cores.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs are offered with dual LAN and 6 COM ports on select models.
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The Dell OptiPlex 7020 includes WiFi 6E and Bluetooth as standard, while Thinvent offers dual band WiFi on select models or no WiFi.
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The Dell OptiPlex 7020 ships with Windows 11 Pro, while Thinvent Treo Mini PCs ship with DOS.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 7020 if you need a compact office desktop with Windows 11 Pro and WiFi 6E. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need higher RAM capacity, serial ports, dual LAN or a compact system for industrial and automation tasks.
