The Dell OptiPlex 7020 is a business desktop with an Intel Core i5 processor and Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, which also ships with Windows 11 Pro.
Dell OptiPlex 7020 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell OptiPlex 7020 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 (13th Gen, 1335U) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5 (12th Gen, 1240P) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (i5-14500 listed) | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 10 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor desktop | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Thinvent Treo Mini PCs are also available without Wi-Fi.
Key differences
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Thinvent's Treo range supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the 16 GB listed for the OptiPlex 7020.
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Thinvent's Treo range supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the 512 GB listed for the OptiPlex 7020.
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The OptiPlex 7020 uses DDR5 memory. The Treo uses DDR4.
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Both products run Windows 11 Pro. The Treo can also be ordered with Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without an operating system, or with DOS.
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The Treo has a VESA mount and a dual Ethernet option, which mount the unit behind a display or on a wall bracket.
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We could not confirm the OptiPlex 7020's exact core count or its cache size.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 7020 if you want a Dell business desktop with DDR5 memory and a Windows 11 Pro install. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more RAM or SSD capacity, a choice of operating system, or a compact unit with a VESA mount.
