The Dell OptiPlex 7020 is a Micro (MFF) Mini PC with an Intel Core processor, Wi-Fi and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 processors, which also runs Windows 11 Pro and has dual-band Wi-Fi. The Thinvent Treo can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell OptiPlex 7020 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 7020 (i7-14700T) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i5-1240P) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i5-1335U) | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7-14700T | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Cores/Threads | 20 cores / 28 threads | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 (max 64 GB) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD (max 1024 GB) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Micro (MFF) Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) in this SKU | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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) |
Key differences
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Storage: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, while the Dell OptiPlex 7020 supports up to 1024 GB.
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RAM: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, matching the Dell OptiPlex 7020's maximum.
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Operating system choice: The Thinvent Treo lets the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, Without OS or DOS.
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Processor performance: The Dell OptiPlex 7020 uses the Intel Core i7-14700T, which has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Thinvent Treo's Intel Core i5-1240P and i5-1335U have 12 and 10 cores, so the Dell has more processing cores.
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Dual-band Wi-Fi: Both products include Wi-Fi, and the Thinvent Treo's listed SKU has dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
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Expansion and mounting: The Thinvent Treo includes a VESA mount, and its housing is powder-coated aluminium.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 7020 if you need the higher core count of the Intel Core i7-14700T. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need storage up to 2 TB, a choice of operating systems including Linux, or a VESA-mountable aluminium housing.
