Surface Go 3 leaks reveal specs of Microsoft’s new tablet
The Surface Go 3 will get a spec bump over its predecessor, but don’t expect major design changes.
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Microsoft’s Surface Go 3 briefly appeared on the Thai retailerShopee’s website. The folks atWinFuturewere able to check out the specs of the device before the listing was taken down. The information from the retail listing lines up with what we’ve previously reported as well as suspectedGeekbench results.
The main takeaway from the listing is that theSurface Go 3should ship with either Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y or Intel Core i3-10100Y processors. The Pentium Gold 6500Y is a significant step up from the Pentium Gold 4425Y in the Surface Go 2. Both chips that will ship with the Surface Go 3 are Amber Lake Y processors, which aren’t as powerful as 11th Gen Tiger Lake chips.
Assuming the listing is accurate, the external design of the Surface Go 3 appears to be largely unchanged compared to the Surface Go 2. The Surface Go 3 still lacks PCIe, which some had hoped for.
According to the retail listing and previous reports and leaks, the Surface Go 3 should have the following specs:
We suspect that the Surface Go 3 will start at $399. Microsoft is expected to announce the Surface Go 3 at itsSurface hardware eventon September 22, 2021.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
