Low-Cost Microsoft Surface Specifications Leaked

Microsoft is expected to take the wraps off a more affordable Surface model later this year, and a new report today provides us with a closer look at the chipsets that could power the device.

The 10-inch device supposed to hit the market as a low-cost Surface model could be powered by Intel Pentium chips, as Microsoft would stay away from Core i5 and i7 processors in an attempt to keep the price down.

German site WinFuture cites people with knowledge of the matter as saying that the most affordable configuration would come with an Intel Pentium Silver N5000 processor, while the upgraded models will feature either the Intel Pentium Gold 4410Y or the Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y.

The new Surface will run full Windows 10, despite rumors previously indicating that the software giant was also pondering Windows 10 on ARM. Full support for Win32 apps will be offered.

$400 price tag

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