Surface Book Lineup 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) | 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 | 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7 | 7th Gen / 8th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7 | 7th Gen / 8th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7 | 6th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7 |
| CPU Benchmark | 4,500 | 4,800 | 3,500 | 3,800 | 2,200 |
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel Iris Plus / GTX 1650 Max-Q | GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q / Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 + Intel® UHD Graphics 620 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 + Intel® UHD 620 | NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M + Intel® HD 520 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | — | — | — | — | — |
| AI Performance | — | — | — | — | — |
| Battery Life | 15.5 | 17.5 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
| 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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Best Surface Book Models by Use Case
Top recommended models tailored to what matters most to you.
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2020
Surface Book 3 (13.5-inch)
High CPULightweightLong BatteryDisplay Size13.5"CPU4,500Weight1534gBattery Life15.5h - View Model Details
2017
Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch)
LightweightLong BatteryDisplay Size13.5"CPU3,500Weight1534gBattery Life17h - View Model Details
2020
Surface Book 3 (15-inch)
High CPULong BatteryDisplay Size15"CPU4,800Weight1905gBattery Life17.5h
Generational Evolution
Surface Book Generational Performance Evolution
Visualizing performance gains (CPU, battery life, and NPU/AI) across hardware generations.
CPU Performance Battery Life
Initial
2015Book (1st Gen) CPU +59%
2017Book 2 (13.5-inch) CPU +9%
2017Book 2 (15-inch) CPU +18%
2020Book 3 (13.5-inch) CPU +7%
2020Book 3 (15-inch)★ 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
- Book 3 (15-inch)4,800
- Book 3 (13.5-inch)4,500
- Book 2 (15-inch)3,800
- Book 2 (13.5-inch)3,500
- Book (1st Gen)2,200
[1]Source: Geekbench 6 (Processor / OpenCL)
* Some values are estimated, and 32-bit models have no data. Details
Battery Life Ranking
Ranked by longest battery endurance
[1]Source: Geekbench 6 (Processor / OpenCL)
* Where Geekbench has no measured result, scores are estimated from spec change ratios wherever possible. 32-bit models have no data.