The Dell OptiPlex 7020 MFF is a micro form factor Mini PC with an Intel Core i7-14700T processor, 16 GB of DDR5 memory and a 512 GB SSD, running Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1255U, which has up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage, with Windows 11 Pro and other operating systems available.
Dell OptiPlex 7020 MFF vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 7020 MFF | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i7-1255U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i5-1240P) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14700T | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | 20 cores / 28 threads | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 (up to 64 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD (NVMe) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (MFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, while the Dell OptiPlex 7020 MFF is configured with 512 GB.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC lets you choose from six operating systems, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux and Windows 11 IoT Value.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has two Ethernet ports and dual LAN, plus an RS485 option for industrial connectivity.
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The Dell OptiPlex 7020 MFF has the stronger processor: the i7-14700T has 20 cores and 28 threads, against 10 cores on the Thinvent Treo i7-1255U.
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The Dell OptiPlex 7020 MFF uses DDR5 memory, while the Thinvent Treo uses DDR4.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 7020 MFF if you need the higher core count of the 14th Gen i7 and DDR5 memory for demanding everyday business workloads on Windows 11 Pro. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need up to 2 TB of storage, a choice of operating system including Linux, or dual LAN for networked use.
