Surface Book Historical Function & Spec Comparison
Look back at evolution across 5 generations by spec.
| Specs |  Book 3 (13.5-inch) |  Book 3 (15-inch) |  Book 2 (13.5-inch) |  Book 2 (15-inch) |  Book (1st Gen) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release | May 2020 | May 2020 | Nov 2017 | Nov 2017 | Oct 2015 |
| Processor (CPU) | 第10世代 Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 | 第10世代 Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7 | 7th Gen / 8th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7 | 第7世代 / 第8世代 Intel Core i5 / i7 | 第6世代 Intel Core i5 / i7 |
| CPU Benchmark | 7,200 | 7,200 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 3,000 |
| Graphics (GPU) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650/Quadro RTX 3000 + Intel® Iris™ Plus | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q / Quadro RTX 3000 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050/1060 + Intel® UHD 620 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 + Intel® UHD 620 | NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M + Intel® HD 520 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | — | — | — | — | — |
| AI Performance | — | — | — | — | — |
| Battery Life | 15.5 | 15.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 9 |
| Weight | 1534 | 1905 | 1534 | 1905 | 1516 |
| Fan | No | No | No | No | No |
| Display Size | 13.5" 13.5" 3000x2000 | 15" 15" 3240x2160 | 13.5" 13.5" 3000x2000 | 15" 15" 3240x2160 | 13.5" 13.5" 3000x2000 |
| Footprint | 312 × 232 mm | 343 × 251 mm | 312 × 232 mm | 343 × 251 mm | 312 × 232 mm |
| Highlights | Ultimate performance with a detachable display. The flagship model for creators. | Ultimate performance with a detachable display. The flagship model for creators. | Upgraded with 8th Gen quad-core processors, a USB-C port, and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics for a massive performance leap in the 13.5-inch form factor. | Brought desktop-class performance to a mobile form factor with 8th Gen quad-core processors, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics, and a large 15-inch display. | The first detachable performance 2-in-1 notebook featuring a Dynamic Fulcrum Hinge and an optional discrete GPU in the base. |
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Surface Book Historical BEST 3 by Performance
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2020
Surface Book 3 (13.5-inch)
High CPULightweightLong BatteryDisplay Size13.5"CPU7,200Weight1534gBattery Life15.5h - View Model Details
2017
Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch)
High CPULightweightLong BatteryDisplay Size13.5"CPU7,000Weight1534gBattery Life13.5h - View Model Details
2020
Surface Book 3 (15-inch)
High CPULong BatteryDisplay Size15"CPU7,200Weight1905gBattery Life15.5h
Generational Evolution
Surface Book Generational Performance Evolution
Visualizing performance gains (CPU, battery life, and NPU/AI) across hardware generations.
CPU Performance Battery Life
★ The vertical axis shows each metric (CPU, Battery, NPU) as a percentage relative to the all-time series high (100%)
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Surface Book Historical Model Rankings
Top rankings across weight, processing power, AI capabilities, battery life, and screen size.
Lightest Weight Ranking
Ranked by lowest weight (g)
CPU Performance Ranking
Ranked by multi-core benchmark score
Battery Life Ranking
Ranked by longest battery endurance