Surface Book 2 Gtx 1060 Gaming

The Microsoft Surface Book ii is expected to launch on November 16, 2017.

There are two Surface Book two models, a xiii-inch and a more than powerful 15-inch version, both with discrete NVIDIA GeForce GPUs for extra graphics power.

Here are the total specifications for both models and how they compare.

Surface Book 2 full specifications

Model	Surface Book 2 13-inch	Surface Book 2 15-inch
Processor	Core i5-7300U (3.2GHz) Cadre i7-8650U (4.2GHz)	Core i7-8650U (iv.2GHz)
Brandish size	13.5" PixelSense Brandish 1600:1 contrast ratio	15" PixelSense Display 1600:1 contrast ratio
Display resolution	3000 x 2000 3:2 attribute 267 PPI	3240 x 2160 3:two attribute 260 PPI
RAM	8GB or 16GB	16GB
Native graphics	Intel Hard disk drive Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620	Intel UHD Graphics 620
Detached graphics	Cadre i5: None Cadre i7: NVIDIA GTX 1050 (2GB)	NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB)
Storage	256GB, 512GB, or 1TB	256GB, 512GB, or 1TB
Bombardment	70WHr Up to 17 hours Up to 5 hours in Tablet Mode	80WHr Up to 17 hours Up to five hours in Tablet Style
Power supply	39W (i5) 95W (i7) due west/ Blazon-A charging port (5W)	95W westward/ Type-A charging port (7.5W)
Wireless	Marvel Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.xi a/b/g/due north/ac Bluetooth 4.1	Marvel Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.xi a/b/1000/northward/air-conditioning Bluetooth iv.1
Xbox Wireless	No	Aye, built-in
Ports	Ii USB Type-A three.1 (Gen1) One USB Type-C w/ video, power in/out and USB 3.1 (Gen1) data Full-size SDXC card reader (UHS-Two) Headphone jack (three.5mm) Two Surface Connect ports (i in tablet, 1 in keyboard base)	2 USB Type-A 3.i (Gen1) I USB Blazon-C w/ video, ability in/out and USB 3.1 (Gen1) data Full-size SDXC card reader (UHS-II) Headphone jack (3.5mm) Two Surface Connect ports (one in tablet, 1 in keyboard base)
Sound	Stereo Speakers due west/ Dolby Audio Premium Windows Sonic for Headphones Dolby Atmos for Headphones compatible	Stereo Speakers w/ Dolby Audio Premium Windows Sonic for Headphones Dolby Atmos for Headphones compatible
Security	TPM 2.0 hardware chip Common Criteria (CC) EAL4+, FIPS 140-2 level 2 Windows Hullo face sign-in	TPM two.0 hardware chip Common Criteria (CC) EAL4+, FIPS 140-2 level 2 Windows Hi face up sign-in
Dimensions	312 mm ten 232 mm x 15-23 mm (Fifty x Due west x D) 12.3 in x 9.fourteen in x 0.59 to 0.90 in	343 mm x 251 mm x 15-23 mm (50 x W 10 D) 13.v in x 9.87 in x 0.57 to 0.90 in
Weight	i5 full: one,533 g (3.38 lbs) i7 full: one,642 one thousand (3.62 lbs) Tablet: 719 g (ane.59 lbs)	Total: 1,905 yard (four.20 lbs) Tablet: 817 chiliad (1.80 lbs)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer	Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer
Cameras	five.0MP 1080p video at 30 FPS (front end) eight.0MP 1080p video at thirty FPS with car-focus (rear)	five.0MP 1080p video at 30 FPS (front) 8.0MP 1080p video at 30 FPS with motorcar-focus (rear)
Windows Hullo	IR Photographic camera	IR Camera
Price	Starts at $one,499	Starts at $2,499
Availability	November 16, 2017 Preorders: November nine, 2017	November 16, 2017 (U.S.) Preorders: November 9, 2017

Surface Book 2 processors

Both the xiii-inch and 15-inch models characteristic the new eighth-generation Intel Quad-Core Core i7-8650U processors with a maximum turbo boost of 4.2GHz and 16GB of RAM.

On the xiii-inch model with the Core i7 runs at 15W, while the 15-inch model runs at 20W.

The entry-level Surface Volume ii at 13 inches costs $i,499 and uses an older, seventh-generation Intel dual-core Cadre i5-7300U processor that maxes out at 3.2GHz. It has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of solid-state bulldoze (SSD) storage. This model has no discrete GPU.

Surface Volume 2 storage

All versions of the Surface Book 2 apply PCIe NVMe SSDs for internal storage. It is not user upgradable. Storage sizes are available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB options.

Surface Book 2 graphics

For the Core i7 models, the xiii-inch has a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics bill of fare with 2GB of GDDR5 video memory.

The more substantial 15-inch model, still, has a much more powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card and 6GB of GDDR5 video retention.

Surface Book 2 fans

How Microsoft cools the Surface Book 2 depends on the model.

thirteen-inch Cadre i5: No fans.
13-inch Cadre i7: No fan in display or tablet. Fan in keyboard base for NVIDIA GPU.
15-inch Core i7: Fan in brandish and tablet. Fan in keyboard base of operations for NVIDIA GPU.

The 15-inch Surface Volume two has multiple fans because the Intel Core i7 processor runs at a full 20W all the fourth dimension, whereas the 13-inch Core i7 runs at 15W and therefore is passively cooled.

Since the xiii-inch Surface Book two with a Core i5 does not have a NVIDIA GPU, it needs neither a fan in the display or tablet surface area for the CPU nor ane in the keyboard base for graphics.

Surface Book 2 ports

All Surface Book 2s have the same port configuration regardless of size or model.

Microsoft is even so using its proprietary Surface Connect for power and the optional Surface Dock. There are also two USB Blazon-A 3.1 (Gen 1) ports for data and charging out. There is also a full SDXC card reader and USB Type-C instead of a mini DisplayPort.

Surface Book 2 USB Type-C

All Surface Book ii's have a USB Type-C iii.1 port instead of the mini DisplayPort found in the original Surface Book. It is non Thunderbolt iii compliant, nevertheless, so there is no external GPU (eGPU) back up.

What the Type-C Display Port tin practice for output depends on how information technology is used. When splitting information technology between power, data, and display, such as through the Surface Dock, users volition get just two lanes of PCIe for the screen. That results in a maximum secondary brandish resolution of 2880 x 1800 at 60Hz allowing the near popular resolution today — QHD (2560 x 1440) — to be used.

Alternatively, if you are only using a secondary display through USB Type-C (using all four PCIe lanes), the Surface Book ii supports up to a 4K output resolution at 60Hz.

External USB Type-C docks, including third-party options, are all supported through the USB Type-C port on the Surface Book 2.

Surface Book 2 and Xbox Wireless

But the 15-inch Surface Book 2 features born Xbox Wireless back up letting users connect an Xbox game controller using the native protocol.

The 13-inch Surface Book 2 tin utilize the newer Xbox One S controller via Bluetooth instead, though it loses haptic feedback.

Surface Volume 2 charging

All Surface Book 2s use the proprietary magnetic Surface Connect port and charger for power

The Core i5 13-inch uses a small 39W charger, while the Cadre i7 models (13-inch and 15-inch) both accept larger 95W Surface chargers.

While both Core i7 Surface 95W chargers also have a secondary USB Type-A port for charging peripherals, the 15-inch charger supports vii.5W versus merely 5W for the 13-inch model.

Users tin can also recharge the Surface Book 2 with a USB Type-C charger as long as it is powerful plenty. Devices can be charged from the Surface Book 2, such as a phone using USB Type-C.

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Daniel Rubino is the Executive Editor of Windows Central, head reviewer, podcast co-host, and analyst. He has been covering Microsoft here since 2007, back when this site was called WMExperts (and later on Windows Phone Central). His interests include Windows, Microsoft Surface, laptops, next-gen computing, and arguing with people on the internet.