The Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro is a Mini PC built around an Intel Core i5 processor, with up to 4 cores, up to 32 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage and Windows 10 Pro. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which has 12 cores, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and it runs Windows 11 Pro.
Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Feature | Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (6th or 7th generation) | Intel Core i5-1240P (12th gen) | Intel Core i5-1335U (13th gen) |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 4 cores | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Micro (Mini PC) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Wireless | Intel 8265 M.2 Wi-Fi card (optional) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Displays | 2 | HDMI and VGA (2 displays) | HDMI and VGA (2 displays) |
| Ethernet | 1 RJ-45 | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the OptiPlex 7050 Micro.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, compared with up to 512 GB on the OptiPlex 7050 Micro.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 cores, where the OptiPlex 7050 Micro has up to 4 cores.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC ships with Windows 11 Pro. The buyer can also choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, no operating system or DOS.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has an M.2 SSD slot, and the OptiPlex 7050 Micro has 2 SODIMM memory slots for upgrades.
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The Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro has a 6th and 7th generation Intel Core option in its range. We could not confirm the Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro's maximum processor clock speed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more cores, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage or Windows 11 Pro. Choose the Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro if you need its specific Dell configuration or Windows 10 Pro.
