Updated: April 19, 2022 (November 2, 2019)
Charts & IllustrationsNew Surface Computer Features Custom ARM Processor
The Surface Pro X, which will be generally available in Nov. 2019, features a custom ARM processor jointly designed by Microsoft and Qualcomm (shown in the accompanying illustration). ARM-based processors for Windows 10 devices could extend battery life and offer LTE or cellular connectivity. However, execution of existing Windows applications relies on an emulator that only supports 32-bit apps.
Organizations considering the newest four Surface devices announced in Oct. 2019 must decide between various options, including those listed in the accompanying chart. Each option involves trade-offs in features such as processor, memory, storage, weight, and battery life. Even similarly named devices can offer significant choices, which makes standardization for ease of deployment and maintenance challenging.
The Surface Pro X is the first Microsoft Secured-core PC, which offers software and hardware to resist attacks on device firmware. (See “Secured-core PC Initiative May Reduce Advanced Persistent Attacks“.)
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