The Dell OptiPlex 5070 i5 (9th Gen) is a Mini PC built around the Intel Core i5-9500 processor, with 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB SSD in the configuration indexed by Icecat, running Windows 10 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P. Both are Mini PCs from an Intel Core i5 family, and the Thinvent Treo has a higher maximum RAM and storage capacity.
Dell OptiPlex 5070 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 5070 i5 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel i5-1240P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-9500 (9th Gen), 3 GHz | Intel Core i5-1240P (12th Gen), up to 4.4 GHz |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4 (maximum 64 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD (maximum 256 GB) | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (buyer can choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, or DOS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against a 256 GB storage maximum for the Dell OptiPlex 5070 as listed in the facts we have.
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The Thinvent Treo uses the 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1240P, a newer generation than the i5-9500 in the Dell OptiPlex 5070.
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The Thinvent Treo includes dual LAN (two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports) and a VESA mount.
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The Thinvent Treo can ship with Windows 11 Pro or with several Linux and other operating system options, so the buyer can choose the software to suit the deployment.
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The Dell OptiPlex 5070 ships with Windows 10 Pro. The Thinvent Treo with Wi-Fi 5 dual band option is also available if wireless networking is needed.
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We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 5070's core and thread count from the facts available.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 5070 if you need a Mini PC with an Intel Core i5-9500 and Windows 10 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need a newer 12th Gen Intel Core i5, more memory and storage headroom, dual Ethernet, or a choice of operating system.