Multiple leaks surprise microsoft as surface book 3 revealed. The new gpu is a maxwellbased gpu, and was designed to deliver the best performance in ultrathin form factors such as the surface book keyboard dock. Now, full tech specs of this new gpu was revealed and it is almost same as geforce gtx 940m in terms of power and performance. The new microsoft surface book with performance base is the most powerful surface book with a sweet upgrade of nvidia geforce gtx 965m 2gb gpu and 16 hours 30%. Sep 18, 2018 describes an update for the surface book nvidia geforce gpu. Oct 20, 2015 the specifications indicate that the gpu inside the surface book is a slightly underclocked variant of nvidia s geforce 940m. Its surprising, then, that the surface book can feel so barebones at the end of the day.
Microsoft surface book 3 will be powered by 10th gen intel. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically. How to fix microsoft surface book no longer detecting nvidia gpu. Most interesting of all is the inclusion of a nvidia quadro gpu, which is staggeringly powerful and an ideal option for. How to force your laptop to use the powerful discrete nvidia. Microsoft surface book is the first laptop created by microsoft, released on october 26.
The surface book 2 has two graphics processors gpu, an intel hd graphics 620 integrated gpu and an nvidia geforce gtx 1050 or gtx 1060 on the 15 model. Does nvidia maxwell gpu surface book nvidia geforce forums. Microsoft surface book with performance base specs full technical specifications. Oct 06, 2015 microsoft has taken aim at apples macbook line with its own 2in1 surface book, a. Microsoft offers powerful choice inside surface book 3. Microsoft surface book core i5, nvidia gpu notebook. There are two surface book 2 models, a inch and a more powerful 15inch version, both with discrete nvidia geforce gpus for extra. Oct 17, 2017 beyond surface beauty microsoft surface book 2 comes in two sizes, packs nvidia graphics and usb typec microsoft just made it official. The microsoft surface book 3 specs have been revealed. The former includes nvidia quadro gpus, up to 32gb of ram, and 1tb of storage. On higherend models the keyboard base also contains a discrete nvidia gpu. Microsoft surface book with performance base specs full. It is pretty interesting that microsoft decided to offer a discrete gpu in the base of the surface book.
Microsoft surface book comes with 384 cuda cores hinting. Also known as nvidia maxwell gpu surface book 940m, gddr5. It will be listed in the windows update history as follows. Microsoft surface book 3 specs revealed the gpu is an. Since the 1416nm gpu generation will be released next year by amd and nvidia, one could also expect more graphics power, lower heat generation and, possibly, better battery life, if microsoft were to implement these nextgen graphics chips in the second generation of the surface book as i am relatively sure. Tech specs of custom nvidia gpu in microsoft surface book. Microsoft surface book is the first laptop created by microsoft, released on october 26, 2015. Both winfuture and petris brad sams have suggested that the most powerful surface book 3 options will include an nvidia quadro gpu, a workstationspecific gpu in keeping with the surface book. It will game but its tuned for video production, 3d modeling, etc. The incredible specs make up for a bit of awkwardness in how it all fits together. The new gpu is a maxwell based gpu with gddr5 memory.
Nvidia geforce gtx 1050 discrete gpu w2gb gddr5 graphics memory on intel i78650u models surface book 2 15 pixelsense display intel hd graphics 620 integrated gpu on intel i58350u model nvidia geforce gtx 1060 discrete gpu w6gb gddr5 graphics memory. For normal windows uses, watching videos etc the intel graphics is more than enough, whilst. Beyond surface beauty microsoft surface book 2 comes in two sizes, packs nvidia graphics and usb typec microsoft just made it official. The surface book 3 will have optional nvidia quadro gpus not nvidia geforce gpus. Surface book 2 dedicated gpu not detected in windows 10.
Oct 06, 2019 microsoft surface book with performance base specs full technical specifications. Microsofts new surface book laptop sports geforce gpu. One of the big selling points of microsofts new surface book laptop is that it offers an optional nvidia graphics card in higherend models. Oct 20, 2015 microsoft surface book gpu details revealed alex stevens october 20, 2015 microsoft has made many claims about the surface books performance, but it has been elusive about the details of its gpu.
Microsoft has only mentioned that it is a nvidia geforce graphics processor and they didnt reveal any technical specifications of it. It was designed to deliver the best performance in ultrathin form factors such as the surface book keyboard dock. Surface book models ship with a preinstalled bit version of windows 10 pro and a day trial microsoft office suite. Microsoft surface book 2 full tech specs and faq windows central. One of the key capabilities of both the surface book and the surface book 2 is the dedicated nvidia graphics card which comes. How to get the nvidia control panel back on the surfacebook. Today, various skus of surface book 3 got leaked online from dealers in the europe. There is nothing at all about the actual hardware specs, and im just going to preorder and cancel if i dont like them since microsoft is being really secretive about it. At the microsoft windows 10 event on october 26, 2016, microsoft announced a version of the surface book that contained an updated nvidia geforce gtx 965m discrete gpu along with an additional 1 gb of gddr5 video memory meaning the new surface book now has 2 gb of vram instead of 1 gb. Microsofts surface book i7 doubles the gpu performance of. Microsoft surface book specs full technical specifications. Some european retailers seem to have revealed the specs of the upcoming surface book 3 and surface go 2. Everything you need to know about unleashing the power of surface book 2 can be found right here.
Like the current generation surface book, surface book 3 will be available in inch. Cuda support for the surface book with discrete gpu hi all. Here are the details of the surface book and surface pro 4. The surface book packs an intel 6th gen skylake dualcore processor into a magnesium casing with a silver finish. What are the specs of the cpu and the nvidia geforce gpu. Surface book 3 to feature quadro gpus, up to 32gb of ram. With its specs, it will quite likely outperform many other ultraportable laptops and hybrids.
The specifications indicate that the gpu inside the surface book is a slightly underclocked variant of nvidia s geforce 940m. The surface book only comes in silver the soldseparately type covers for the surface pro are available in the same colors as the surface laptop, except for the sandstone option. Given its unique implementation and design in the keyboard module, it cannot be compared to a traditional 900m series gpu. Nvidia geforce gpu also known as nvidia maxwell gpu surface book 940m, gddr5 graphics frequency. Nvidia geforce gtx 1050 separat grafikkort med 2 gb gddr5 grafisk. Knowing model information for the book s cpu and gpu and, if it is in fact a new and original model, some kind of benchmarkstyle comparison equivalent to. Steam machine also use a custom nvidia gpu, but thats one weve since learned is close in capabilities to the very mainstream nvidia geforce. Microsoft didnt announce the model name of the geforce processor as they have built a custom gpu for surface book working. I write comments on the german computerbase hardware forumcommunity and just revealed in an article that the surface book nvidia gpu added to the pricier versions of the surface book is equivalent to the gtx 940m chip from nvidia, limited to 1gb of gddr5 vram only though, which will be sufficient for old game titles such as.
Microsoft surface book 2 full tech specs and faq windows. This means were looking at a gm108 core inside the book, built on a. Midrange dedicated graphics card based on the maxwell gm108 chip. I just purchased a surface book, and its awesome, but the latest cuda drivers from nvidia claim that it has no cudacompatible adapter. Oct 09, 2015 microsoft has confirmed the details of the cpus inside the surface pro 4 and surface book computers, as well as some details of the gpu, too. What are the specs of the cpu and the nvidia geforce gpu for. Like the current generation surface book, surface book 3 will be available in inch and 15inch variants. We go hands on with microsofts ultimate notebook, the surface book. Laptops with the same specs, all brands sorted by price.
In the newly released microsoft surface book, it was only mentioned to possess a 6th generation intel cpu but no further details such as the clock speed and the number of cores were given. The surface book is an ultimate laptop with a detachable screen and discrete nvidia graphics processor. The nvidia gpu in my surface book randomly disappears in devman until i unattach and reattach my screen. Use the tactile keyboard and touchpad to stay productive. Its not actually possible to configure a core i7 version of surface book without the nvidia dedicated gpu option, though my. Surface book features the 6th gen intel core i7 processor, nvidia geforce gpu with 16gb. The new microsoft surface book with performance base is the most powerful surface book with a sweet upgrade of nvidia geforce gtx 965m 2gb gpu and 16 hours 30% more battery life, released on october 26, 2016. Microsoft surface book 2 comes in two sizes, packs nvidia. The secondgeneration surface book runs on intel hd graphics 620 integrated, and either nvidia geforce gtx 1050 discrete gpu w2gb gddr5 graphics memory on intel i78650u models or nvidia. There is an intel hd graphics 520 gpu available, integrated in all processor options, however it is possible to order a surface book with an additional custom variant of nvidia geforce 940m maxwellarchitecture discrete gpu for the improved operation of gpu performancedemanding programs such as adobe premiere pro. Apr 06, 2020 the 8thgen intel cpus and nvidia gtx 1050 gpu in the surface book 2 are now quite outdated, but judging from recent leaks and rumors, the surface book 3 could be quite a beast, with options for. Back in january, we reported that microsofts upcoming surface book 3 will be powered by 10th gen intel cpus and nvidia gpus. Microsoft surface book nvidia geforce gpu details emerge.
Cuda support for the surface book with discrete gpu. The existing surface book 2 devices also come with options for the gtx 1050 gpu, or the nvidia gtx 1060 gpu, both of which are around 3 years old. Microsoft surface book 2 specs powerhouse performance. Microsoft didnt announce the model name of the geforce processor as they have built a custom gpu for surface book working with nvidia. Aug 01, 2018 how to fix microsoft surface book no longer detecting nvidia gpu. The surface book is a 2in1 pc designed and produced by microsoft, part of the companys.
Apr 14, 2020 back in january, we reported that microsofts upcoming surface book 3 will be powered by 10th gen intel cpus and nvidia gpus. The first time i used, it works perfectly and i otmized one game, but now it says that geforce experience cant. I have recently buy my surface book and i isntalled the geforce experience to optimize my games. Microsoft surface book 2 performance base keyboard. How to fix microsoft surface book no longer detecting. After we posted earlier that the microsoft surface book might be equipped with a custom nvidia geforce gtx 950m gpu, today some fresh information has surfaced which points out to the contrary.
Oct 06, 2019 home devices microsoft surface book specs full technical specifications. Basically a geforce 940m with slightly altered clocks and faster gddr5 graphics memory. Same goes for the nvidia geforce gpu, there were no specifications. The surface books nvidia gpu is reportedly a geforce 940m. And thats without the optional, discrete gpu, which ends up adding a few extra ounces and.
Our validated performance claims are for the microsoft surface book with an intel core i7 with 16gb ram and custom discrete nvidia geforce gpu against the macbook pro inch with retina display. Hidden beneath the keyboard is a customized nvidia geforce gpu that. With a distinct lack of gameready graphics hardware in most inch laptops, that immediately. The good the microsoft surface book packs highend components, including new intel processors and optional nvidia graphics, into a smart, slim body. Optional custom variant of nvidia geforce 940m gpu with 1 gb of gddr5 memory or nvidia geforce gtx 965m. The gpu was jointly developed by the surface engineering team and nvidia specifically for the surface book, it has the basic core of the 950m iirc but is also heavily modified and optimized for the device. Oct 20, 2015 we all know microsoft surface book can be bought with a discrete gpu. All three models of the new surface book come with a speedy intel core i7 processor and an nvidia geforce gtx 965m graphics card. Microsoft chose to not specify which nvidia geforce gpu they would be using in the surface book. The 8thgen intel cpus and nvidia gtx 1050 gpu in the surface book 2 are now quite outdated, but judging from recent leaks and rumors, the surface book 3 could be quite a beast, with options for. Does nvidia maxwell gpu surface book 940m, gddr5 works with geforce experience. Updating nvida graphics card drivers microsoft surface. If you want a oneofakind notebook, then the surface book is the first to offer a dedicated nvidia gpu in the keyboard dock to power an equally unique 3.
Oct 19, 2015 our validated performance claims are for the microsoft surface book with an intel core i7 with 16gb ram and custom discrete nvidia geforce gpu against the macbook pro inch with retina display. Microsoft surface book features the 6th gen intel core i5 processor, nvidia geforce gpu with 8gb memory and a 256gb solid state drive. Leaked specs suggest a powerful surface book 3 model. The technical specs for the newly announced surface book are lacking information regarding the cpu and gpu models such as which i5i7. The nvidia quadro option is expected to only be available in the topend 15inch surface book. It is ultrathin, meticulously crafted, with an incredible. All the details microsoft surface book 2 full tech specs and faq these are the full technical specifications for the microsoft surface book 2, as well as how the inch and 15inch models compare. Will microsoft launch surface book 3, surface go 2, and. Microsoft surface book 2 specs powerhouse performance surface. Surfacebook nvidia gpu vs nvidia 940m gpu cbutters tech.
Microsoft surface book 256 gb, 8 gb ram, intel core i5, nvidia geforce. Microsofts surface book i7 doubles the gpu performance of its predecessor updated surface book i7 gets fatter gpu, slightly fatter body, and keeps the fulcrum hinge. I have the latest drivers from nvidia s website installed. This is pretty much the thinnest device out there with an nvidia.
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