It's not just computing power that has been given a slight bump, but also graphics processing. The 11th Gen Intel and AMD Ryzen 4000 series processors aren't bad, but they won't be the latest and greatest. This is a strange move if you'd prefer to choose the very latest from AMD and Intel. Interestingly, Microsoft is not planning to include 12th Gen Intel processors nor will it take Ryzen 5000 series CPUs from AMD. Compared to previously available chips, these offer up to a 70% increase in performance. What's more is the AMD processors are available in the 13.5-inch laptop, likewise with the Intel CPUs in the 15-inch, allowing for far more choice. The Surface Laptop 4 comes rocking 11th Gen Intel and AMD Ryzen 4000 series processors.

This is where the major change comes into play.

It's possible to configure up to 32GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 1TB of storage with Intel processors only, but all storage is removable allowing you to install your own NVMe drive. There are many configurations available, starting with an 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 and AMD Ryzen 5 4680U. 1x USB-C, 1x USB-A, 1x Surface Connect, 3.5 mm headphone jack

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