Unreleased Surface Pro X's Processor Revealed

Microsoft last year Surface pro X When it launched its device, it worked with a base clock speed of 3.00 GHz. Snapdragon 8cxIt had the custom SQ1 chip based on the . Judging by a new benchmark leak, an unreleased version of the Surface Pro is seen being tested with a faster Snapdragon 8cx. The new leak has sparked rumors that Microsoft may revamp its ARM-based tablet. 

Unreleased Surface Pro, Geekbench 5It was spotted on , under the codename ‘OEMSR OEMSR Product Name DV’. However, what's different about this benchmark leak is 3.00GHz in its place 3.15GHz It was the clock speed listed as . Thus, rumors that Microsoft is testing a new Surface Pro X variant with Snapdragon 8cx 'Plus' have gained weight. Previously, the base frequency 3.15GHz There was news that a faster Snapdragon 8cx chipset will be released soon. 

Scores of the tested Snapdragon 8cx:

The internal model number of the processor in question is not SC8180X as in the standard Snapdargon 8cx. SC8180XP It looks like. If the leak is true, Microsoft is preparing to update the Surface Pro X. So, if there will be an update, when will we see the new product? Allegedly, Qualcomm will unveil the Snapdragon 865 Plus in July. Chipset to be released, standard Snapdragon 865It will be a faster version of . 

On the other hand, it is thought that Qualcomm will release Snapdragon 8cx 'Plus' in the same period. In this case, it is estimated that the innovation in Microsoft will be at the end of the year. If there will be an update to the ARM-based Surface Pro it won't happen It is believed. Looking at the scores, the faster Surface Pro X is still Apple's A12Z BionicIt's slower than , which is disappointing. 

Microsoft Surface Pro Microsoft SQ1 One of the first devices to use the chip. This chip was produced in partnership with Microsoft and Qualcomm.