Clamshell Copilot+ PCs
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NPU performance ranking across traditional clamshell Surface Laptop models built for productive typing.
THE FACT
THE FACT
Surface NPU & AI Performance (TOPS) Ranking
Compare on-device AI performance across all 17 NPU-equipped Surface models measuring against Microsoft's Copilot+ PC requirement (40+ TOPS). Features dedicated comparisons for traditional laptops and 2-in-1 detachables, all-day stamina leaders, plus a clear list of legacy models without NPU hardware.
Key Highlights Summary
All 17 NPU Models TOPS Ranking
NPU name, TOPS, screen size, and release year ordered by AI performance.
17 models
| Rank | Model | NPU | AI (TOPS) | Screen | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surface Laptop Ultra | NVIDIA® Tensor Cores & AI Superchip | 120 TOPS | 15" | 2026 |
| 2 | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | 80 TOPS | 13" | 2026 |
| 3 | Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | 80 TOPS | 13.8" | 2026 |
| 4 | Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | 80 TOPS | 15" | 2026 |
| 5 | Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | 80 TOPS | 12" | 2026 |
| 6 | Surface Laptop for Business 13.8-inch (Intel) | Intel® AI Boost NPU | 48 TOPS | 13.8" | 2026 |
| 7 | Surface Laptop for Business 15-inch (Intel) | Intel® AI Boost NPU | 48 TOPS | 15" | 2026 |
| 8 | Surface Pro 12 (13-inch) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | 80 TOPS | 13" | 2026 |
| 9 | Surface Pro (12-inch) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | 45 TOPS | 12" | 2025 |
| 10 | Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | 45 TOPS | 13" | 2025 |
| 11 | Surface Pro 11 for Business (Intel) | Intel® AI Boost NPU | 48 TOPS | 13" | 2025 |
| 12 | Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | 45 TOPS | 13.8" | 2024 |
| 13 | Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | 45 TOPS | 15" | 2024 |
| 14 | Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Elite) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | 45 TOPS | 13" | 2024 |
| 15 | Surface Laptop 6 for Business | Intel® AI Boost NPU | 11 TOPS | 13.5" | 2024 |
| 16 | Surface Laptop 6 for Business (15-inch) | Intel® AI Boost NPU | 11 TOPS | 15" | 2024 |
| 17 | Surface Pro 10 for Business | Intel® AI Boost NPU | 11 TOPS | 13" | 2024 |
No NPU
Models Without NPU (Not Copilot+ PC Compatible)
39 モデルLegacy models without dedicated NPU hardware that do not support on-device Copilot+ PC AI features.
Condition-Specific Rankings
3 条件Laptop Form Factor
Clamshell Copilot+ PCs TOP 5
NPU performance ranking across traditional clamshell Surface Laptop models built for productive typing.
| Rank | Model | AI (TOPS)▼ | NPU | Body Weight | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surface Laptop Ultra | 120 TOPS | NVIDIA® Tensor Cores & AI Superchip | 2,000 g | 2026 |
| 2 | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen) | 80 TOPS | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | 1,220 g | 2026 |
| 3 | Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch) | 80 TOPS | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | 1,340 g | 2026 |
| 4 | Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch) | 80 TOPS | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | 1,660 g | 2026 |
| 5 | Surface Laptop for Business 13.8-inch (Intel) | 48 TOPS | Intel® AI Boost NPU | 1,342 g | 2026 |
2-in-1 Detachable
2-in-1 Copilot+ PCs TOP 5
NPU performance ranking across versatile detachable 2-in-1 models for pen and tablet AI workflows.
| Rank | Model | AI (TOPS)▼ | NPU | Body Weight | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen) | 80 TOPS | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | 686 g | 2026 |
| 2 | Surface Pro 12 (13-inch) | 80 TOPS | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | 895 g | 2026 |
| 3 | Surface Pro 11 for Business (Intel) | 48 TOPS | Intel® AI Boost NPU | 895 g | 2025 |
| 4 | Surface Pro (12-inch) | 45 TOPS | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | 680 g | 2025 |
| 5 | Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Elite) | 45 TOPS | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ | 895 g | 2024 |
All-Day Stamina
Longest Battery Copilot+ PCs TOP 5
Battery life ranking among Copilot+ PCs (40+ TOPS), highlighting models that combine AI capability with all-day endurance.
| Rank | Model | Battery Life▼ | AI (TOPS) | Screen | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen) | 22 h | 80 TOPS | 13" | 2026 |
| 2 | Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch) | 22 h | 80 TOPS | 15" | 2026 |
| 3 | Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) | 22 h | 45 TOPS | 15" | 2024 |
| 4 | Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch) | 20 h | 80 TOPS | 13.8" | 2026 |
| 5 | Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) | 20 h | 45 TOPS | 13.8" | 2024 |
[1]Source: Geekbench 6 (Processor / OpenCL)
* Where Geekbench has no measured result, scores are estimated from spec change ratios wherever possible. 32-bit models have no data.