Microsoft Event: Microsoft Updates the Surface Go 3 with Faster Intel Processors.

Microsoft unveiled the follow up to the Surface Go 2: The Surface Go 3. Both devices are pretty identical, having the same 10.5-inch 1920 x 1280 display, the same set of cameras, speakers and ports.

One significant difference is the new Intel Processors on the Surface Go 3. It can be configured with an Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y or Core i3-10100Y, which Microsoft says is about 60 percent faster than its predecessor. The Go 3 supports Microsoft Pen protocol, though a stylus is not included.

Tech Specs

• Display: 10.5” PixelSense™ Display
• Resolution: 1920 x 1280 (220 PPI)
• Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
• Memory: 4GB or 8GB RAM LPDDR3

• Processor:

Dual-core Intel® Pentium® Gold 6500Y processor
Dual-core 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-10100Y processor

• Operating System: Windows 11 Home in S mode
• Sensors: Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer

• Keyboard compatibility: Surface Go Signature Type Cover
Surface Go Type Cover

• Surface Go 3 supports Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)

• Storage eMMC drive: 64 GB
SSD drive: 128 GB

• Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics 615

• Connections:

1 x USB-C®
3.5 mm headphone jack
1 x Surface Connect port
Surface Type Cover Port
MicroSDXC Card Reader

• Cameras, video, and audio:

Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing)
5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p HD video
8.0MP rear-facing auto-focus camera with 1080p HD video
Enhanced dual far-field Studio Mics
2W stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio™

Casing: Magnesium
Colors: Platinum

The Surface Go 3 is now available for pre-order and will in in stores from October 5 with a starting price of $399.