Microsoft Surface Book 3 SMG-00001 Price, score and specs

Microsoft Surface Book 3 SMG-00001
Price, score and specs

General use 6.7
Power and specifications 46
13
Processor
31
Graphics
79
Screen
80
RAM
50
Storage
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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i7-1065G7 1,3GHz

Screen 15" 3240x2160
Hard drive 256GB SSD
RAM 16GB LPDDR4x-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 10 Pro
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q 6GB GDDR6

Full specifications of Microsoft Surface Book 3 SMG-00001

Reference / Part Number

SMG-00001

Release date

May 2020, 6 years ago

Design

Product type Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product color Platinum
Form factor Convertible (Detachable)
Market positioning Business

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  • Microsoft Surface Book 3 SMG-00001 Price, score and specs

Screen

Display diagonal 15 " (38,1 cm)
Display resolution 3240 x 2160 pixels
Touchscreen Yes
Touchscreen type Capacitive
Native aspect ratio 3:2
Pixel density 260 ppi
Contrast ratio (typical) 1600:1

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i7-1065G7
Processor frequency 1,3 GHz
Processor generation Intel Core i7-10xxx
Processor boost frequency 3,9 GHz
Processor cores 4
Processor threads 8
System bus rate 4 GT/s
Processor cache 8 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor socket BGA 1526
Processor lithography 10 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency 1,5 GHz
Configurable TDP-up 25 W
Configurable TDP-down 12 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency 1 GHz
Tjunction 100 °C
PCI Express slots version 3.0

Memory

Internal memory 16 GB
Maximum internal memory 16 GB
Internal memory type LPDDR4x-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 3733 MHz
Memory form factor On-board

Storage

Total storage capacity 256 GB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 256 GB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 256 GB
SSD interface PCI Express
Card reader integrated Yes
Compatible memory cards SDXC

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
On-board graphics card model Intel Iris Plus Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency 300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) 1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version 12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version 4.5
On-board graphics card ID 0x8A52
Discrete graphics card memory 6 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR6

Audio

Audio system Dolby Atmos
Number of built-in speakers 2
Built-in microphone Yes
Number of microphones 2

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric) 5 MP
Front camera HD type Full HD
Rear camera Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric) 8 MP
Rear camera HD type Full HD

Network

Mobile network connection No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth Yes
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ethernet LAN No
Bluetooth version 5.0

Ports & interfaces

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 1
Headphone outputs 1
Charging port type Surface Connect

Performance

Orientation sensor Yes
Ambient light sensor Yes
Accelerometer Yes
Proximity sensor Yes
Gyroscope Yes

Keyboard

Numeric keypad No
Pointing device Trackpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Island-style keyboard Yes
Full-size keyboard Yes

Software

Operating system installed Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture 64-bit
Trial software Microsoft 365

Processor special features

Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes
Intel® Secure Key Yes
Intel TSX-NI No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) No
Intel® OS Guard Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) Yes
Intel 64 Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes
Idle States Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes
Processor package size 50 x 25 mm
Supported instruction sets SSE4.1,SSE4.2,AVX 2.0,AVX-512
CPU configuration (max) 1
Embedded options available No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes
Processor ARK ID 196597

Battery

Battery life (max) 17,5 h

Power

AC adapter power 127 W

Security

Windows Hello Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes
Password protection Yes

Weight & dimensions

Weight 4.2 lbs (1,91 kg)
Width 13.5 " (343 mm)
Depth 9.9 " (251 mm)
Height (front) 0.6 " (1,5 cm)
Height (rear) 0.9 " (2,3 cm)
Weight (tablet mode) 28.8 oz (817 g)

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Frequently asked questions

How good is the Microsoft Surface Book 3 SMG-00001?

It is a General use laptop that falls short of the power that use calls for today: 46 out of 100 against the most powerful in the catalog. For light tasks it can do.

Is the Microsoft Surface Book 3 SMG-00001 worth its price?

Barely: today it starts at $2200 and its 6.7 in the Kelaptop Value-for-Money Score says it meets the minimum you should expect for that money; looking at alternatives you can find more for the same.

How much does the Microsoft Surface Book 3 SMG-00001 cost?

Today it starts at $2200 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the Microsoft Surface Book 3 SMG-00001 good for gaming?

You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

How long does the battery of the Microsoft Surface Book 3 SMG-00001 last?

The manufacturer declares up to 17,5 h of battery life. Real duration depends on brightness, workload and battery health.

What is the screen of the Microsoft Surface Book 3 SMG-00001 like?

It carries a 15" 3240x2160 display.

Which processor and graphics card does the Microsoft Surface Book 3 SMG-00001 have?

It runs on the Intel Core i7-1065G7 processor with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Which operating system does the Microsoft Surface Book 3 SMG-00001 come with?

It comes with Windows 10 Pro preinstalled.

Which ports does the Microsoft Surface Book 3 SMG-00001 have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, card reader.

Does the Microsoft Surface Book 3 SMG-00001 have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.

Does the Microsoft Surface Book 3 SMG-00001 have a touch screen?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the screen is a touch screen.

How much does the Microsoft Surface Book 3 SMG-00001 weigh?

It weighs 1,91 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.

When was the Microsoft Surface Book 3 SMG-00001 released?

Its release date is May 2020, 6 years ago.

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