The Dell Vostro 3710 is a small form factor desktop built on Intel processors from the 12th Gen Core i3 to i7 range, with Windows 11 Pro as its standard operating system. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which uses Intel Core processors in a compact mini PC chassis and lets the buyer choose from several operating systems.
Dell Vostro 3710 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Vostro 3710 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-12100 to i7-12700 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 12 cores | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB (M.2 NVMe SSD, 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch HDD) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small form factor desktop, 290 × 93 × 293 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm | Mini PC, 199.5 × 181.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 Home, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Windows 11 Pro Downgrade) | 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 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 with Bluetooth 5.1, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) with Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | 1 port (Gigabit) | 2 ports (Gigabit) | 2 ports (Gigabit) |
| Video Output | Intel UHD Graphics | HDMI, VGA | HDMI, VGA |
| Dual Band | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi dual band | Wi-Fi dual band |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses the Intel Core i5-1240P, which also appears in the Dell Vostro 3710 configuration list, so both products offer the same 12-core processor class.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has 2 Ethernet ports. The Dell Vostro 3710 has 1 Ethernet port.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a VESA mount and a 12V DC power input. The Dell Vostro 3710 has a 180W internal power supply.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an aluminium housing for mounting behind displays or on walls. The Dell Vostro 3710 has a black chassis with sage green mesh.
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The Dell Vostro 3710 supports 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch hard drives in addition to M.2 SSDs. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 slot for its SSD and no drive bays.
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The Dell Vostro 3710 has Wi-Fi 6 in its top wireless option. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has Wi-Fi 5.
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The Dell Vostro 3710 has a 2-core Celeron and 2-core Pentium option, and the Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 4-core Celeron N5095A option.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Vostro 3710 if you want a desktop with a standard Windows 11 Pro setup, drive bays for hard drives, and Wi-Fi 6. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need two Ethernet ports, a VESA mount, a compact aluminium housing, or a choice of Linux or embedded operating systems.
