Microsoft surface book specs full technical specifications. How to force your laptop to use the powerful discrete. Microsoft surface book is the first laptop created by microsoft, released on october 26, 2015. I have a surface book with dgpu, how do i tell if it. Last year, when microsoft introduced its firstever laptop, the surface book, the company proclaimed that this was the ultimate laptop. Surface book combines the 6th generation intel core i7 processor and plenty of memory with discrete graphics for an unparalleled laptop experience. The 15inch version is only available with an i7 processor and a discrete nvidia gtx 1060 gpu with 6gb dedicated gddr5 memory. You can open task manager to see what gpu each app is using. The surface book is an ultimate laptop with a detachable screen and discrete nvidia graphics processor. Surface book 3 details get leaked by european retailers.
The surface book 2 has two graphics processors gpu, an intel hd graphics 620 integrated gpu and an nvidia geforce gtx 1050 or gtx 1060 on the 15 model. Touchscreen laptop with discrete graphics best buy. The discrete gpu or dgpu found in select surface book models is an nvidia geforce maxwellbased gpu with 1 gb of dedicated gddr5. While testing halo wars definitive edition on my surface book, i noticed that it wasnt using the nvidia dgpu, defaulting instead to the. Surface book is distinguished from other surface devices primarily by its fullsized, detachable keyboard, which uses a dynamic fulcrum hinge that expands when it is opened. Microsoft has only mentioned that it is a nvidia geforce graphics processor and they didnt reveal any technical specifications of it. Surface book 3 release date, price, specs and design. Rightclick the start icon, and go to device manager. The upside of discrete is more horsepower to do stuff, which means the obvious downside would be battery usage. The keyboard contains a second battery, a number of ports and an optional discrete graphics card used when the screen part, also dubbed as the clipboard by. Yes, you can force the system to only use the integrated gpu.
Zany design and detachable screen aside, one of the main reasons for that is that it manages to squeeze a discrete gpu into a laptop the size and. Oct 23, 2015 microsoft has made it easier for gamers to afford its new surface book while still enjoying the power afforded by a discrete graphics card. The tm2 has switchable graphics when unplugged, it switches to integrated graphics. The company says surface book 2 devices with nvidia discrete graphics processing unit dgpu are plagued with this problem. Microsoft is still pretty secretive about the gpu in the surface books, but i dont believe its putting a. The custom nvidia graphics card in the new surface book isnt really intended for gaming, but dont let that stop you. Microsofts surface laptop 3 15inch has an amd ryzen processor and amd vega graphics. Microsoft had also provided a core i5 surface book without discrete graphics. Zany design and detachable screen aside, one of the main reasons for that is that it manages to squeeze a. Jan 28, 2018 with discrete graphics and the latest i7 processor, the topend surface book 2 machines are valid choices for highend graphics work and will make for solid pc gaming machines although i would.
Microsoft acknowledges dgpu issue in windows 10 version 1903. Microsoft has made it easier for gamers to afford its new surface book while still enjoying the power afforded by a discrete graphics card. Aug 01, 2018 the secondgeneration surface book runs on intel hd graphics 620 integrated, and either nvidia geforce gtx 1050 discrete gpu w2gb gddr5 graphics memory on intel i78650u models or nvidia. The surface books best hidden feature is its upgradability. The surface book packs an intel 6th gen skylake dualcore processor into a magnesium casing with a silver finish. And thats without the optional, discrete gpu, which ends up adding a few extra ounces and bumps up this laptops total weight to 3. Microsoft surface book 3 gets a quadro pro graphics boost. At the bottom of the window when you install it will be a little box that says intel r hd graphics 520 and if you click that, it should have a drop down menu that lists the nvidia geforce gpu. Microsofts surface book 2 puts the power of discrete graphics into the best detachable 2in1 design you can buy, but it doesnt come cheap. Microsoft has decided to offer a dedicated gpu unit to their surface book lineup as an option on their midrange model i5 processor and as a standard option. Use the tactile keyboard and touchpad to stay productive. Oct 06, 2019 microsoft surface book is the first laptop created by microsoft, released on october 26, 2015. After updating to window 10, version 1903 may 2019. It is pretty interesting that microsoft decided to offer a discrete gpu in the base of the surface book.
Oct 22, 2015 microsoft had also provided a core i5 surface book without discrete graphics. Nov 09, 2015 if you opt for only ac power as you would expect the graphics will max out when you plug in the surface book or surface pro 4. Apps that are using a gpu will list the number of the one they are. With the right set of accessories, you can boost your surfaces productivity to the next level. This is really a straightforward method that you can do to force your apps or games to. Microsoft has identified a compatibility issue on some surface book 2 devices configured with nvidia discrete graphics processing unit dgpu. Everything you need to know about unleashing the power of surface book 2 can be found right here.
Whenever i run games, my surface book uses the integrated graphics instead of the dedicated gpu. Open the full task manager by clicking more details, if needed. How to fix microsoft surface book no longer detecting nvidia gpu. Surface book adds lowercost discrete graphics option. The bug crashes graphics intensive apps or games such as adobe photoshop. This is evidenced by its 1,868 point fire strike score compared to. Nov 05, 2015 the discrete gpu or dgpu found in select surface book models is an nvidia geforce. The surface book 3 is microsofts most powerful laptop ever cnn. Major graphics card problems book2 so i recently bought the sb2. There should be two, one being nvidia something something.
The keyboard contains a second battery, a number of ports and an. Is microsofts 15inch surface laptop 3 a gaming laptop in. Oct 17, 2017 the surface book 2 will come in two main options. This is pretty much the thinnest device out there with an nvidia. The surface book is a 2in1 pc designed and produced by microsoft, part of the companys surface line of personal computing devices. How to disable the discrete gpu on microsoft surface book. Jul 14, 2019 microsoft has identified a compatibility issue on some surface book 2 devices configured with nvidia discrete graphics processing unit dgpu. Internally, both sizes of the surface book 3 can be configured with 10thgen intel core cpus and discrete nvidia graphics, although some of the key specs are a bit disappointing. Going back to the people analogy, youd need more food to feed two people compared to one person. As with the surface book 2, the new book 3 houses discrete graphics cards in the detachable keyboard, allowing for a lighter, slimmer tablet when the. The surface book 3 is the headliner in microsofts latest batch of surface announcements, which includes the surface go 2, surface headphones 2 and the debut of the surface earbuds. The controller is a lot easier to use than a mouse and keyboard and brings rpg and shooters to life.
Microsoft surface book 2 specs powerhouse performance. Among the handful of configuration updates, there will now be an nvidia quadro rtx option to appeal to graphics pros. How to force your laptop to use the powerful discrete nvidia. Surface book 2 dedicated gpu not detected in windows 10. Jan 27, 2020 thanks to the extra boost from the discrete graphics chip, the surface book also has more than double the performance for gaming. The gpu shows up in device manager and in the nvidia control panel, but in the former it appears as nvidia geforce gpu rather than with a specific name. How to max out the intel hd graphics on surface book and. The discrete gpu or dgpu found in select surface book models is an nvidia geforce. Under the processes tab, there should be a gpu engine column. May 06, 2020 the surface book 3 is the headliner in microsofts latest batch of surface announcements, which includes the surface go 2, surface headphones 2 and the debut of the surface earbuds. Microsoft didnt announce the model name of the geforce processor as they have built a custom gpu for surface book working. With discrete graphics and the latest i7 processor, the topend surface book 2 machines are valid choices for highend graphics work and will make for solid pc gaming machines although i would. The chip is really designed for poweruser productivity scenarios. Microsoft is still pretty secretive about the gpu in the surface books, but.
Surface book combines the 6th generation intel core i5 processor and plenty of memory with discrete graphics for an unparalleled laptop experience. While testing halo wars definitive edition on my surface book, i noticed that it wasnt using the powerful discrete nvidia gpu, defaulting instead to the integrated graphics. Theres an optional discrete graphics card available in higherspec variants of microsofts brand new surface book laptop. Manage the discrete gpu battery life, bugs, heat, etc. Introduced a little over two years ago, microsofts surface book was the hybrid laptop that i had long hoped the company would build. Microsoft surface book 2 specs powerhouse performance surface. The surface book 3 is microsofts most powerful laptop. Rightclicking the executable for a game and selecting run with graphics processor and high. For normal windows uses, watching videos etc the intel graphics is more than enough, whilst. You will see run with graphics processor and if you see two choices, it works. Gtx 1050 discrete gpu w2gb gddr5 graphics memory on intel i78650u models. Surface book wont use dedicated gpu whenever i run games, my surface book uses the integrated graphics instead of the dedicated gpu. Oct 02, 2019 microsofts surface laptop 3 15inch has an amd ryzen processor and amd vega graphics. Nov 10, 2016 last year, when microsoft introduced its firstever laptop, the surface book, the company proclaimed that this was the ultimate laptop.
Jul 03, 2019 2 how to disable surface books discrete gpu via device manager. Oct 09, 2015 theres an optional discrete graphics card available in higherspec variants of microsofts brand new surface book laptop. Microsoft surface book 3 gets a quadro pro graphics boost cnet. In the device tree, locate and expand the display adapters. With the right set of accessories, you can boost your surface s productivity to the next level. The secondgeneration surface book runs on intel hd graphics 620 integrated, and either nvidia geforce gtx 1050 discrete gpu w2gb gddr5 graphics memory on intel i78650u models or nvidia. If you opt for only ac power as you would expect the graphics will max out when you plug in the surface book or surface pro 4. We answer that question by taking a look at the hardware. Here is another approach to disable the discrete gpu on surface book and surface book 2 by using the device manager management console. Shoot video and edit in premiere pro with amazing fluidity. May 06, 2020 microsoft surface book 3 gets a quadro pro graphics boost. Moving up to the 15inch model and adding in faster cpus, more ram, and discrete graphics, the most expensive sku tops out north of 4,000 euros for a 15inch surface book. Surface book wont use dedicated gpu microsoft community. Surface book handles the most demanding creative tasks without sacrificing battery life.
How to force your laptop to use the powerful discrete nvidia gpu. Microsoft didnt announce the model name of the geforce processor as they have built a custom gpu for surface book working with nvidia. How to fix microsoft surface book no longer detecting. At the microsoft windows 10 event on october 26, 2016, microsoft announced a version of the surface book that contained an updated nvidia geforce gtx 965m discrete gpu along with an additional 1 gb of gddr5 video memory meaning the new surface book now has 2 gb of vram instead of 1 gb. One with a more powerful intel core i7 processor, discrete graphics, plentiful storage and ram, longer battery life, and. We all know microsoft surface book can be bought with a discrete gpu.
One with a more powerful intel core i7 processor, discrete graphics. View this table for all of the surface book 2 tech specs. Tech specs of custom nvidia gpu in microsoft surface book. Thanks to the extra boost from the discrete graphics chip, the surface book also has more than double the performance for gaming. As with the surface book 2, the new book 3 houses discrete graphics cards in the detachable keyboard, allowing for a lighter, slimmer tablet when the keyboard is disconnected, but without the same.
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