The specifications of a Surface Pro 8 prototype have leaked out online and they reveal some new information about the upcoming device. The prototype device was first spotted a week ago in an eBay listing. And now, a Reddit user who goes by the name of ‘Unreliable_noob’ has purchased the device and has posted specifications and design photos of the engineering sample.
Looking at the design first, the is indistinguishable from the Surface Pro 7 which may be disappointing for some users. However, the specifications inside have received some welcome changes. Images of the Surface Pro 8 prototype had been seen previously too but now, new details have surfaced for the upcoming Surface 8 Pro.
The leaked specifications show that the Surface 8 Pro will feature the new 11th Gen i7-1165G7 ‘Tiger Lake’ processor with RAM being increased to 32 GB from 16 GB. This upgrade will be a welcome change, particularly for users who want a portable device that can tackle many memory-intensive workloads.
The i7-1165G7 is a 4 core and 8 thread processor with a base clock of 2.80 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. But according to the leaked specifications, the Surface Pro 8’s current operating frequency is 2.72GHz. Depending on the cooling solution’s effectiveness, the Surface Pro 8 might be able to hit higher sustained clock speeds.
Image Credit: Reddit ‘Unreliable_noob’
The Surface 8 Pro will come with a 50,030 mWh which is bigger than that in the Surface Pro 7 (45000 mWh). However, having the same design means that there will still be no Thunderbolt 3 support. While only an engineering sample, the leak, unfortunately, suggests Microsoft will not be releasing a new, bezel-less design for the next Surface Pro tablet.
Currently, there is no release date and official information about the Surface 8 Pro.
