Surface Pro 3
CPU Benchmark
1,400
Battery Life
9h
Weight
798g
Customization
1/10
Surface Pro 3 Features
"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."
Standout strengths
- Productivity-focused 12-inch 3:2 display
- Friction-hinge multi-position kickstand
- Significantly thinner and lighter
Trade-offs
- Thermal throttling under heavy load
- No USB-C port
Surface Pro 3 Performance Position
Compare specs and performance against the latest model, generation rank within Surface Pro, and overall standing among all Surface devices.
Specs Comparison: vs Successor
This Model
Surface Pro 3
Successor
Surface Pro 4
Rank in Surface Pro Series (17 Models)
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Specs Comparison: vs Predecessor (Surface Pro 2)
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This Model
Surface Pro 3
Previous Gen
Surface Pro 2
Upgrade Criteria
CPU performance improved by approx. 1%. Heavy tasks become dramatically smoother.
Battery life is 9 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 Pro 3
Compare current models across each series side by side.
| Spec Item | Pro 3 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | Single:550Multi:1,400 | 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 | 1,800 | 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 9h | 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 | 798g | 686g | 895g | 680g | 1220g | 1340g | 1660g | 1342g | 1660g | 1220g | 2000g |
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Accessory Compatibility
Check compatibility status for major official accessories.
| Accessory | Pro 3 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 Pro 3 Specs
Comprehensive technical specifications including processor, memory, storage, display, and ports.
| Processor (CPU) | 4th Gen Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7CPU Benchmark: Single:550Multi:1,400 |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel® HD Graphics 4400 (GPU Benchmark: 1,800) |
| Memory (RAM) | 4GB / 8GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Display Size | 12" |
| Resolution | 2160 × 1440 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 9h |
| Weight | 798g |
| Dimensions | 292 × 201.4 × 9.1 mm |
| Release Date | Jun 20, 2014 |
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 / 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_Pro_3
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.