The Surface Pro 5 can be configured with Intel Core m3-7Y30, i5-7300U, or i7-7660U processors, all based on Intel Kaby Lake architecture.
The 2017 Surface Pro 5 ships with three dual-core 7th Gen Intel® Kaby Lake processors, each with Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost for smooth multitasking.
| Processor | Cores/Threads | Base → Turbo (GHz) | Cache |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core m3-7Y30 | 2 / 4 | 1.00 → 2.60 | 4 MB |
| Core i5-7300U | 2 / 4 | 2.60 → 3.50 | 3 MB SmartCache |
| Core i7-7660U | 2 / 4 | 2.50 → 4.00 | 4 MB |
Under the hood, each CPU pairs with integrated Intel graphics. The Core m3 and Core i5 models use Intel HD Graphics 615 or 620, which offer up to 24 execution units and boost clocks up to 1.0 GHz. The Core i7 steps up to Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 with 48 execution units and boost clocks up to 1.1 GHz.
Together with dual-core Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost, these GPUs deliver smooth HD video playback, photo editing, and casual gaming.
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