Surface Laptop Go 3
CPU Benchmark
6,800
Battery Life
15h
Weight
1130g
Customization
4/10
Surface Laptop Go 3 Features
"Light, responsive, and portable. It keeps the Surface Laptop feel while arriving in a more approachable size."
Standout strengths
- Ultra-light 1.13kg body
- Power button with fingerprint reader
- Bright and vivid display
Trade-offs
- No keyboard backlight
- Display resolution is somewhat low
Surface Laptop Go 3 Performance Position
Compare specs and performance against the latest model, generation rank within Surface Laptop Go, and overall standing among all Surface devices.
Specs Comparison: vs Predecessor
This Model
Surface Laptop Go 3
Predecessor
Surface Laptop Go 2
Rank in Surface Laptop Go Series (3 Models)
Overall Surface Ranking
Specs Comparison: vs Predecessor (Surface Laptop Go 2)
Check the specs and evolutionary differences from the predecessor
This Model
Surface Laptop Go 3
Previous Gen
Surface Laptop Go 2
Upgrade Criteria
CPU performance improved by approx. 36%. Heavy tasks become dramatically smoother.
Battery life is 15 hours. More peace of mind on the go.
Support for latest AI features and connectivity (Wi-Fi 7) increases future value.
Specs Comparison: Current Models vs Surface Laptop Go 3
Compare current models across each series side by side.
| Spec Item | Laptop Go 3 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | Single:2,050Multi:6,800 | 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 | 14,500 | 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 15h | 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 | 1130g | 686g | 895g | 680g | 1220g | 1340g | 1660g | 1342g | 1660g | 1220g | 2000g |
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Accessory Compatibility
Check compatibility status for major official accessories.
| Accessory | Laptop Go 3 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type Cover | N/A (integrated keyboard) | 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 Pen (supported) | 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 Surface Connect | 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 | 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 Laptop Go 3 Specs
Comprehensive technical specifications including processor, memory, storage, display, and ports.
| Processor (CPU) | 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5CPU Benchmark: Single:2,050Multi:6,800 |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel® Iris™ Xe Graphics (GPU Benchmark: 14,500) |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB / 16GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 128GB / 256GB |
| Display Size | 12.4" PixelSense™ |
| Resolution | 1536 × 1024 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 15h |
| Weight | 1130g |
| Dimensions | 282 × 195 × 10 mm |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
Customization Level
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Memory (RAM)
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Storage
SSD capacity and upgradability
GPU
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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
- Supported
Official End Date
Oct 3, 2029
- Compatible OS Support
- OS Supported
- Support Notes
- Windows 11 supported / Within driver support window
* 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_Laptop_Go_3_2013
- Model Number (printed on device)
- 2013
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.