The Dell OptiPlex 9020 is a compact desktop first brought to market in 2013, built around the Q87 chipset with support for 4th generation Intel Core processors. Its memory is listed at up to 16 GB in Micro and Ultra-small form factor models and up to 32 GB in other models, with storage options up to 2 TB SATA HDD or 256 GB SSD. For a modern replacement with newer processors, faster DDR4 memory and larger SSD capacity, the Thinvent Treo Mini PC range is a strong alternative.
Dell OptiPlex 9020 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Specification | Dell OptiPlex 9020 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
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| Processor | Intel 4th Gen Core (Q87 chipset) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i3-1315U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| Max Frequency | Not stated | Up to 4.4 GHz | Up to 4.5 GHz | Not stated |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB or 32 GB DDR3-1600 (model dependent) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB SATA HDD or up to 256 GB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor / Micro / Ultra-small | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
Key differences
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Newer processors: Thinvent Treo models use 12th to 14th generation Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series processors, compared with the 4th generation Intel Core processors supported by the OptiPlex 9020.
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Higher memory ceiling: Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support up to 64 GB of RAM, compared with the OptiPlex 9020's stated maximum of 32 GB.
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Faster memory standard: Thinvent Treo models use DDR4 memory, while the OptiPlex 9020 uses DDR3-1600.
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SSD-based storage: Thinvent Treo models offer up to 2 TB SSD storage, while the OptiPlex 9020 storage options are listed as up to 2 TB SATA HDD or up to 256 GB SSD.
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Trade-off: Thinvent Treo models are sold without a built-in Wi-Fi option on some configurations, so buyers who need wireless should choose a dual band Wi-Fi variant.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell OptiPlex 9020 if you need to match an existing 4th generation Intel setup or a specific legacy configuration. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want a modern replacement with newer processors, up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage in a compact form.
