Surface Pro 3
CPU Benchmark
1,800
Battery Life
9h
Weight
798g
Customization
1/10
Surface Pro 3 Features
"A historic turning point that shifted the display from 16:9 to a 12.0-inch 3:2 ratio, introducing a thinner body and a multi-position kickstand."
Standout strengths
- Productivity-focused 12-inch 3:2 display
- Friction-hinge multi-position kickstand
- Significantly thinner and lighter
Trade-offs
- Thermal throttling under heavy load
- No USB-C port
Surface Pro 3 Performance Position
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Surface Pro 3
Current Model
Surface Pro 12 (13-inch)
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Specs Comparison: vs Predecessor (Surface Pro 2)
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Surface Pro 3
Previous Gen
Surface Pro 2
Upgrade Criteria
CPU performance improved by approx. 38%. Heavy tasks become dramatically smoother.
Battery life is 9 hours. More peace of mind on the go.
Support for latest AI features and connectivity (Wi-Fi 7) increases future value.
Specs Comparison: Current Models vs Surface Pro 3
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| Spec Item | Pro 3 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | 1,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 | 16,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 |
| GPU Benchmark | 300 | 3,400 | 2,000 | 3,400 | 3,400 | 2,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS |
| Battery Life | Up to 9h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15h | Up to 20h | Up to 22h | Up to 18h |
| Weight | 798g | 895g | 680g | 1340g | 1660g | 1220g |
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Accessory Compatibility
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| Accessory | Pro 3 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type Cover | - | Surface Pro Flex / Signature Keyboard | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard | - | - | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) |
Surface Pen | - | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Surface Slim Pen | - | - | Surface Slim Pen (Supported) |
AC Adapter | - | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C / 39W Surface Connect |
Surface Dock | - | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock |
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Surface Pro 3 Specs
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| Processor (CPU) | 4th Gen Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 (CPU Benchmark: 1,800) |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel® HD Graphics 4400 (GPU Benchmark: 300) |
| Memory (RAM) | 4GB / 8GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Display Size | 12" |
| Resolution | 2160 × 1440 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 9h |
| Weight | 798g |
| Dimensions | 292 × 201.4 × 9.1 mm |
| Release Date | Jun 20, 2014 |
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