What processor does the Surface Pro 3 have?
Surface Pro 3 uses the 4th generation Intel® Core™ processor (i3, i5 or i7).
Should I get Alcantara or metal?
Alcantara is softer in texture and easier to make available in different colors than anodized magnesium or aluminum alloy. The problem, however, is that Alcantara is easier to damage and more difficult to clean with a tendency to collect unsightly grease over time.
How many cores does the surface 3 have?
Surface 3
| Surface 3 with Type Cover and Surface Pen running Windows 10 version 1607 | |
|---|---|
| System on a chip | Intel Atom system-on-chip quad-core x7-Z8700 1.6 up to 2.40 GHz, 2 MB cache, 2 W |
| Memory | 2 or 4 GB LPDDR3 1600 MHz |
| Storage | 64 or 128 GB (37 and 93 GB respectively are user-available) |
| Removable storage | microSD, up to 200 GB |
What is Microsoft Alcantara?
Alcantara is a fabric that gives your laptop or device a unique look and feel. It feels similar to suede but is actually made up of polyester and polyurethane. The material is used in some luxury cars but made its way to the Surface line in recent years.
Does Surface Pro 3 have a SSD or HDD?
Storage. I will sometimes refer to the internal storage in Surface Pro 3 as “SSD” storage, but there is no actual SSD drive in the device. Thanks to a variety of factors, Surface Pro 3 has more available disk space than the corresponding Surface Pro 2 models.
Why does Microsoft use Alcantara?
According to the manufacturer, it’s good looking, first and foremost. It’s stain-resistant (to a degree) and very soft. It’s relatively durable and doesn’t fade easily. Alcantara is also lightweight.
Does Surface Pro 3 have dedicated graphics?
The Surface Pro 3 uses an integrated Intel HD 5000 graphics card, compared to the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce 560M card found in my laptop, which offers 2GB of dedicated memory.
Does Surface Pro 3 use SSD?
Does the Surface Pro 3 have a graphics card?
There is no dedicated graphics option on any Surface Pro 3 model and perhaps that is something we’ll see added in a future generation Surface. Here’s how the processor models break down per product edition: Entry-level.