Surface Book (1st Gen)
CPU Benchmark
2,200
Battery Life
12h
Weight
1516g
Customization
1/10
Surface Book (1st Gen) Features
"The first detachable performance 2-in-1 notebook featuring a Dynamic Fulcrum Hinge and an optional discrete GPU in the base."
Standout strengths
- Innovative detachable screen design
- Optional discrete GPU in the keyboard base
- Excellent keyboard with deep travel for typing
Trade-offs
- Hinge design leaves a visible gap when closed
- Clipboard (screen) has limited battery life when detached
Surface Book (1st Gen) Performance Position
Compare specs and performance against the latest model, generation rank within Surface Book, and overall standing among all Surface devices.
Specs Comparison: vs Successor
This Model
Surface Book (1st Gen)
Successor
Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch)
Rank in Surface Book Series (5 Models)
Overall Surface Ranking
Specs Comparison: Current Models vs Surface Book (1st Gen)
Compare current models across each series side by side.
| Spec Item | Book (1st Gen) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | Single:850Multi:2,200 | Single:2,700Multi:11,500 | Single:3,100Multi:16,500 | Single:2,400Multi:10,800 | Single:2,750Multi:12,500 | Single:3,100Multi:16,500 | Single:3,150Multi:17,200 | Single:2,600Multi:11,500 | Single:2,650Multi:12,200 | Single:2,400Multi:10,800 | Single:3,300Multi:22,500 |
| GPU Benchmark | 8,500 | 20,000 | 26,000 | 18,000 | 21,000 | 26,000 | 26,000 | 27,000 | 27,000 | 18,000 | 115,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 48 TOPS | 48 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 120 TOPS |
| Battery Life | Up to 12h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 16h | Up to 22h | Up to 20h | Up to 22h | Up to 19h | Up to 19h | Up to 18h | Up to 15h |
| Weight | 1516g | 686g | 895g | 680g | 1220g | 1340g | 1660g | 1342g | 1660g | 1220g | 2000g |
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Accessory Compatibility
Check compatibility status for major official accessories.
| Accessory | Book (1st Gen) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type Cover | - | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard (Compatible) | Surface Pro Flex / Signature Keyboard | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) | - | - | N/A (integrated keyboard) | N/A (integrated keyboard) | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) |
Surface Pen | - | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Surface Slim Pen | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) | - | - | Surface Slim Pen 2 (supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 (supported) | Surface Slim Pen (Supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) |
AC Adapter | - | 39W / 65W Surface Connect / USB-C PD | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C | 39W / 65W Surface Connect / USB-C PD | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C | USB-C / 39W Surface Connect | 127W / 200W Surface Connect / USB-C PD |
Surface Dock | - | Surface Dock 2 / USB-C Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / USB-C Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock / USB-C Dock |
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Surface Book (1st Gen) Specs
Comprehensive technical specifications including processor, memory, storage, display, and ports.
| Processor (CPU) | 6th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7CPU Benchmark: Single:850Multi:2,200 |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M + Intel® HD 520 (GPU Benchmark: 8,500) |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB / 16GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Display Size | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 3000 × 2000 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 12h |
| Weight | 1516g |
| Dimensions | 312 × 232 × 22.8 mm |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2015 |
Customization Level
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Support Information
OS, driver and firmware support status, together with the System SKU that identifies your device.
OS / Driver & Firmware Support
Official Microsoft driver and firmware lifecycle end date alongside current supported OS (Windows 11 etc.) status.
- Driver & Firmware
- Support Ended
Official End Date
Nov 13, 2021
- Compatible OS Support
- OS Support Ended / Unsupported
- Support Notes
- Windows 11 unsupported / Windows 10 support ended
* End dates follow official Microsoft Surface lifecycle definitions. Even after driver support ends, standard Windows security updates may continue if the underlying Windows edition remains supported.
System SKU
The System SKU reported by Windows System Information (msinfo32) and the model number printed on the device. Use them to identify your exact model.
- System SKU
- Surface_Book
Find the System SKU in System Information (msinfo32), or run `wmic csproduct get sku` in Command Prompt. The model number is engraved on the device (e.g. behind the kickstand).
* Where Geekbench has no measured result, scores are estimated from spec change ratios wherever possible. 32-bit models have no data.