The Dell OptiPlex 3060 is a small form factor desktop with an Intel Core i5 processor from the 9th Generation. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with an Intel Core i5-1240P (12th Generation), which has 12 cores, up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 128 GB SSD, and is available with Windows 11 Pro or several other operating systems.
Dell OptiPlex 3060 i5 vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 3060 (i5, 9th Gen) | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro (other OS options available) | Windows 11 Pro (other OS options available) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P is a 12th Generation processor with 12 cores and a maximum frequency of 4.4 GHz, while we could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 3060's processor core count or frequency.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, and the Ultra 5 125U model supports up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM. We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 3060's RAM maximum.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC lets the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, no operating system, or DOS.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has two USB 3.2 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, four front USB 2.0 ports, a front USB-C port, HDMI and VGA outputs, and 1000 Mbps Ethernet. The Ultra 5 125U model adds a second Ethernet port and an RS485 option.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC has a steel and ABS plastic housing, measures 198 mm × 187 mm × 40 mm, and weighs 1.71 kg (1.62 kg for the Ultra 5 125U model).
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The Dell OptiPlex 3060 has a Small Form Factor chassis. We could not confirm its dimensions, weight or port layout from the available information.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 3060 if you need a Dell-branded small form factor desktop for a standard office or business setup. Choose the Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need a newer 12th or 14th Generation Intel processor, more RAM, a choice of operating systems, or a compact mini PC for embedded, kiosk or general computing use.
