You might have a question in mind when you watched the Microsoft EDU Event back on May 2nd, 2016. The Surface Laptop is announced during the event and it will have the latest Intel Kaby Lake Core i5 or i7. So, what is the CPU model of that processor, will it worth for such an expensive device like this?
According to the Surface Laptop Fact Sheet posted on the Microsoft Surface Press Kit, Microsoft has listed all detailed information about Surface Laptop specification including processor information as well.
Surface Laptop Processor Information
| 7th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors | Graphics | #Cores, #Threads | Base Freq. | Max Turbo Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i5-7200U | Intel® HD 620 | 2, 4 | 2.50 GHz | 3.10 GHz |
| i7-7660U | Intel® Iris™ Plus Graphics 640 | 2, 4 | 2.50 GHz | 4.00 GHz |
Processor Detailed Information
 |  | |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel Core i7-7660U |
| Base Frequency | 2.50 GHz | 2.50 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.10 GHz | 4.00 GHz |
| TDP | 15 watt | |
| Level 1 Cache | 128 KB | |
| Level 2 Cache | 512 KB | |
| Level 3 Cache | 3 MB SmartCache | 4 MB |
| Max Memory Size | 32 GB | |
Graphics Specifications
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphic 620 | Intel Iris™ Plus Graphics 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics Frequency | 300 – 1000 MHz | 300 – 1100 MHz |
| Graphics Max Memory | 32 GB | |
| Graphics 4K Support | Yes, at 60Hz | |
| Graphics DirectX | 12 | |
| Graphics OpenGL | 4.4 | |
| # Display Supported | 3 | |
Thin, light and powerful, Surface Laptop gives you an ideal balance of portability, performance, and elegance. More than a traditional laptop, every detail of Surface Laptop goes beyond the expected, from the vibrant 13.5” PixelSense™ Display to the four rich tone-on-tone colors to the luxurious Alcantara®- covered keyboard. Powered by Windows 10 S, Surface Laptop delivers streamlined performance with a 7th-generation Intel® Core™ processor and up to 14.5 hours of battery life. At just 2.76 pounds and less than 14.5 mm thin, it slips easily into your favorite bag. With the most battery life in its class, Surface Laptop redefines the perfect balance of pixels, performance and ultralight design.
For more CPU and GPU detail specification, you can check out our Surface Laptop page here.
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