Surface Studio Historical Function & Spec Comparison
Look back at evolution across 3 generations by spec.
| Specs |  Studio 2+ |  Studio 2 |  Studio (1st Gen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release | Oct 2022 | Oct 2018 | Dec 2016 |
| Processor (CPU) | 第11世代 Intel Core i7-11370H | 第7世代 Intel Core i7-7820HQ | 第6世代 Intel Core i5 / i7 |
| CPU Benchmark | 8,500 | 5,800 | 4,500 |
| Graphics (GPU) | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3060 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 / 1070 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965M / 980M |
| AI Processor (NPU) | — | — | — |
| AI Performance | — | — | — |
| Battery Life | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Weight | 9560 | 9560 | 9560 |
| Fan | No | No | No |
| Display Size | 28" 28" 4500x3000 | 28" 28" 4500x3000 | 28" 28" 4500x3000 |
| Footprint | 620 × 450 mm | 620 × 450 mm | 620 × 450 mm |
| Highlights | An architectural refresh featuring an 11th Gen Core i7, RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, and the long-awaited inclusion of Thunderbolt 4 ports. | Overcame its predecessor's weaknesses with a 50% brighter display, all-SSD storage, NVIDIA Pascal GTX 1060/1070 GPUs, and a USB-C port. | A groundbreaking 28-inch all-in-one desktop workstation featuring a Zero Gravity Hinge that lets you effortlessly transition to a digital canvas. |
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Surface Studio Historical BEST 3 by Performance
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2022
Surface Studio 2+
High CPULightweightDisplay Size28"CPU8,500Weight9560gBattery Life0h - View Model Details
2018
Surface Studio 2
LightweightDisplay Size28"CPU5,800Weight9560gBattery Life0h - View Model Details
2016
Surface Studio (1st Gen)
LightweightDisplay Size28"CPU4,500Weight9560gBattery Life0h
Generational Evolution
Surface Studio 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 Studio Historical Model Rankings
Top rankings across weight, processing power, AI capabilities, battery life, and screen size.
CPU Performance Ranking
Ranked by multi-core benchmark score