Microsoft Surface 3
Microsoft Surface 3 is the third generation of Microsoft Surface series, released by Microsoft on May 5, 2015. Surface 3 features the same beautiful design and premium materials as Surface Pro 3 with a full version of Windows 8.1.
Tips & Tricks
- How to take a screenshot on Surface 3
- How to access the Surface 3’s battery report
- How to download Surface 3 recovery image
- Surface 3 battery capacity in mAh & Wh
- How to disable Surface 3 Home button
Advanced Tips & Tricks
- How to configure Surface 3 UEFI/BIOS settings
- How to unlock power plans on Surface 3
- Ultimate tips to max out your Surface 3 battery life
- How to set custom screen resolutions on Surface 3
Surface 3 Accessories
Surface 3 Quick Links
Downloads
Surface Quick Links
Processor Specifications
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Processor | Intel® Cherry Trail Quad Core Atom x7-Z8700 |
Base Frequency | 1.6 GHz |
Burst Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
Scenario Design Power (SDP) | 2 watt (TDP < 4 watts) |
Level 1 Cache | 128 KB |
Level 2 Cache | 512 KB |
Level 3 Cache | 2 MB |
Max Memory Size | 8 GB |
Graphics | Intel® HD Graphic |
Graphics Frequency | 200 MHz – 600 MHz |
Graphics DirectX | 11.2 |
Graphics OpenGL | 4.0 |
# Display Supported | 3 |
Surface 3 Specifications
Size | 10.52″ x 7.36″ x 0.34″ (267 mm x 187 mm x 8.7 mm) |
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Weight | 1.41 lb. (641g) |
Display | 0.8” ClearType Full HD Plus Display Resolution: 1920 x 1280 Aspect ratio: 3:2 Touch: 10 point multi-touch Surface Pen support |
Battery Life | Up to 10 hours of video playback |
Storage and RAM | 2GB RAM with 64GB storage 4GB RAM with 128GB storage |
Processor | Intel® Quad Core Atom processor |
Network (wireless) | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Bluetooth® 4.0 |
Location | Digital Compass |
Ports | Full-size USB 3.0 Mini DisplayPort3 microSD™ card reader Micro USB charging port Headset jack Cover port Nano SIM card slot (Surface 3 [4G-LTE] only) |
Software | Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 (depending on when you purchased your Surface 3) |
Cameras, Video and Audio | 3.5 megapixel front-facing camera 8.0-megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus Microphone Stereo speakers with Dolby® audio |
Sensors | Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer |
Kickstand positions | 3 positions |
What’s in the box | Surface 3 Micro USB power supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents |