<div id="readability-page-1"><figure>  <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/surfacepro12surfacelaptop8.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2640" height="1760" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/surfacepro12surfacelaptop8.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA"/>  <figcaption>  The new Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 models. | Image: Microsoft </figcaption> </figure> <p>Almost exactly two years ago, Microsoft introduced Arm-powered versions of the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7, with Intel models not ready until more than six months later. This time around Microsoft is refreshing its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models with Intel's latest Core Ultra Series 3 processors first, ahead of similar models with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 processors later this year.</p> <p>The new Surface Pro 12, or as Microsoft calls it the Surface Pro for Business 13-inch (12th Edition), will be available for businesses today, starting at an eye-watering $1,949.99. The base model will include an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 1 …</p> <p>Read the full story at The Verge.</p></div>

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<p>Microsoft has launched the Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8, featuring Intel's latest Core Ultra Series 3 processors. The Surface Pro 12, aimed at businesses, starts at $1,949.99. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 models are expected later this year.</p>

- Microsoft has introduced the Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 models, featuring Intel's latest Core Ultra Series 3 processors.  
- The Surface Pro 12, marketed as the Surface Pro for Business 13-inch (12th Edition), is priced starting at $1,949.99.  
- Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 processor versions are expected to launch later this year.

Microsoft launches Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 with Intel chips