Microsoft unveiled its fastest and most intelligent Windows PC lineup to date on May 21st: the Windows 11 AI PC, featuring the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop.
The new Windows 11 AI PC models are powered by the Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus processors for the first time, optimized to deliver faster processing and response speeds.
The new PC features a powerful Neural Processing Unit (NPU) with a computing power of up to 45 trillion operations per second (45 TOPS), providing a strong boost for the new AI experiences.
In addition to the functionalities offered by Microsoft, the capabilities of the NPU are integrated into our collaboration with developers, who are leveraging the NPU to execute their AI workloads.
For instance, in DaVinci Resolve Studio, the NPU-driven Magic Mask is used to effortlessly enhance visual effects for objects and people.
In terms of specifications, the all-new Surface Pro is powered by Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus processors, delivering incredible speeds that are 90% faster than the Surface Pro 9. Additionally, OLED display is introduced for the first time, boasting a contrast ratio of 1000000:1 compared to the LCD version's 1200:1, providing more vivid and vibrant colors with support for a 120Hz refresh rate.
The new Surface Laptop also features the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite/X Plus chip, offering an 86% performance boost compared to the previous generation. It comes with a PixelSense touch display and ultra-narrow borders. The display supports a 120Hz high refresh rate, HDR technology, Dolby Vision IQ 9, and adaptive color technology, delivering brighter whites, deeper blacks, and a wider color gamut.
