Surface Pro Lineup Spec Comparison
Look back at evolution across 17 generations by spec.
| Specs | Current  Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen) | Current  Pro 12 (13-inch) | Current Pro (12-inch) |  Pro 11 for Business (Intel) |  Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Elite) |  Pro 10 for Business |  Pro 9 (Intel) |  Pro 8 |  Pro 7+ |  Pro X |  Pro 7 |  Pro 6 |  Pro (5th Gen) |  Pro 4 |  Pro 3 |  Pro 2 |  Pro (1st Gen) |
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| Release | Jun 2026 | May 2026 | May 2025 | Feb 2025 | Jun 2024 | Apr 2024 | Oct 2022 | Oct 2021 | Jan 2021 | Nov 2019 | Oct 2019 | Oct 2018 | Jun 2017 | Oct 2015 | Jun 2014 | Oct 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X2 Plus (6 Cores) | Snapdragon® X2 Elite / Plus | Snapdragon® X Plus X1P-42-100 | Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 / 7 (Series 2) | Snapdragon® X Elite / Plus | Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 / 7 | 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 | 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 | 11th Gen Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 | Microsoft SQ1 / SQ2 | 10th Gen Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 | 8th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7 | 7th Gen Intel Core m3 / i5 / i7 | 6th Gen Intel Core m3 / i5 / i7 | 4th Gen Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 | 4th Gen Intel Core i5-4200U / i5-4300U | 3th Gen Intel Core i5-3317U |
| CPU Benchmark | 11,500 | 16,500 | 10,800 | 10,800 | 13,500 | 8,500 | 7,200 | 5,500 | 5,200 | 3,500 | 4,200 | 3,200 | 2,100 | 1,800 | 1,400 | 1,388 | 822 |
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ X1-45 | Intel® Arc™ Graphics | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU | Intel® Arc™ Graphics | Intel® Iris™ Xe Graphics | Intel® Iris™ Xe Graphics | Intel® Iris™ Xe Graphics | Microsoft SQ Adreno™ 685 | Intel® Iris™ Plus Graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 620 | Intel® HD/Iris™ Plus Graphics 640 | Intel® HD Graphics 520 | Intel® HD Graphics 4400 | Intel® HD Graphics 4200 | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | Intel® AI Boost NPU | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | Intel® AI Boost NPU | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AI Performance | 80 | 80 | 45 | 48 | 45 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Battery Life | 15.5 | 15.5 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 15.5 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 10.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4.5 |
| Weight | 686 | 895 | 680 | 895 | 895 | 879 | 879 | 889 | 770 | 774 | 775 | 770 | 768 | 766 | 798 | 907 | 910 |
| Fan | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Display Size | 12" 12" 2880x1920 | 13" 13" 2880x1920 | 12" 12" 2880x1920 | 13" 13" 2880x1920 | 13" 13" 2880x1920 | 13" 13" 2880x1920 | 13" 13" 2880x1920 | 13" 13" 2880x1920 | 12.3" 12.3" 2736x1824 | 13" 13" 2880x1920 | 12.3" 12.3" 2736x1824 | 12.3" 12.3" 2736x1824 | 12.3" 12.3" 2736x1824 | 12.3" 12.3" 2736x1824 | 12" 12" 2160x1440 | 10.6" 10.6" 1920x1080 | 10.6" 10.6" 1920x1080 |
| Footprint | 274 × 190 mm | 287 × 209 mm | 279 × 196 mm | 287 × 208 mm | 287 × 208 mm | 287 × 208 mm | 287 × 208 mm | 287 × 208 mm | 292.1 × 201.4 mm | 287 × 208 mm | 292.1 × 201.4 mm | 292.1 × 201.4 mm | 292.1 × 201.4 mm | 292.1 × 201.3 mm | 292 × 201.4 mm | 274.5 × 172.9 mm | 274.5 × 172.9 mm |
| Highlights | A next-generation 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC featuring Snapdragon® X2 Plus and an 80 TOPS NPU in a 686g ultra-light chassis. | Powered by Snapdragon® X2. 13-inch LCD/OLED display, 12th gen Surface Pro supporting up to 64GB RAM. | A compact and more affordable 12-inch Copilot+ PC. | The latest business-focused model with Intel Lunar Lake, balancing compatibility and AI performance. | The beginning of the AI era. The ultimate 2-in-1, pairing remarkable battery life with performance that can stand next to a MacBook Air. | The dependable Intel model. Ideal for business users who want the latest security and performance without giving up compatibility with existing software assets. | A highly refined 2-in-1. If you do not insist on the newest model, it still has more than enough capability today. | Powered by 11th Gen Intel. The first model to share the newer Pro 9 design, and still a dependable performer today. | Equipped with 11th Gen Tiger Lake processors, adding a removable SSD door, larger battery, and LTE options primarily for business and education. | An innovative ultra-thin bezel design powered by ARM-based Microsoft SQ1/SQ2 silicon, featuring always-on LTE and a Slim Pen charging keyboard. | Finally added the long-awaited USB-C port, upgrading to 10th Gen Ice Lake processors with Iris Plus graphics and Wi-Fi 6. | Introduced 8th Gen quad-core processors for nearly double the multi-threaded performance, alongside a popular new Matte Black finish. | Achieved a fanless design on Core m3/i5 models and boosted battery life up to 13.5 hours with 7th Gen Intel Core processors. | Refined the formula with thinner bezels, a 12.3-inch PixelSense display, and a redesigned Type Cover featuring a larger glass trackpad. | A historic turning point that shifted the display from 16:9 to a 12.0-inch 3:2 ratio, introducing a thinner body and a multi-position kickstand. | The second generation model featuring 4th Gen Intel Core (Haswell) processors, dramatically improving battery life and performance over the original. | The pioneer model that blended PC and tablet, featuring a magnesium body with a kickstand and digitizer pen. |
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Best Choice
Best Surface Pro Models by Use Case
Top recommended models tailored to what matters most to you.
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2026
Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen)
LightweightLong BatteryHigh TOPS AIDisplay Size12"CPU11,500Weight686gBattery Life15.5h - View Model DetailsCurrent
2025
Surface Pro (12-inch)
LightweightLong BatteryHigh TOPS AIDisplay Size12"CPU10,800Weight680gBattery Life16h - View Model DetailsCurrent
2026
Surface Pro 12 (13-inch)
High CPULong BatteryHigh TOPS AIDisplay Size13"CPU16,500Weight895gBattery Life15.5h
Generational Evolution
Surface Pro Generational Performance Evolution
Visualizing performance gains (CPU, battery life, and NPU/AI) across hardware generations.
CPU Performance Battery Life NPU (AI TOPS)
Initial
2013Pro (1st Gen) CPU +69%
2013Pro 2 CPU +1%
2014Pro 3 CPU +29%
2015Pro 4 CPU +17%
2017Pro (5th Gen) CPU +52%
2018Pro 6 CPU +31%
2019Pro 7 CPU +49%
2021Pro 7+ CPU +6%
2021Pro 8 CPU +31%
2022Pro 9 (Intel) CPU +18%
2024Pro 10 for Business CPU +59%
2024Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Elite) CPU +53%
2026Pro 12 (13-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 Pro 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
- Pro 12 (13-inch)16,500
- Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Elite)13,500
- Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen)11,500
- Pro (12-inch)10,800
- Pro 11 for Business (Intel)10,800
[1]Source: Geekbench 6 (Processor / OpenCL)
* Some values are estimated, and 32-bit models have no data. Details
AI Performance Ranking (TOPS)
Ranked by NPU AI processing power
Battery Life Ranking
Ranked by longest battery endurance
Screen Size Ranking (Large Display)
Ranked by display diagonal size
[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.