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Microsoft says no AMD chips in Surface PCs due to limited lineup

Microsoft's Surface chief says you won't find AMD chips in current Surface laptops because the company is keeping its lineup focused, not due to any issue with AMD. They cite a "limited portfolio" as the reason for sticking with Intel, Snapdragon (Arm), and soon, NVIDIA chips. Microsoft previously offered AMD options in Surface Laptops but quietly dropped them after two generations. The situation could change if AMD releases an Arm chip that fits Microsoft's roadmap.

Why it mattersAMD's absence means consumers looking for Surface laptops have fewer processor choices, even though smaller brands manage to offer a mix of AMD, Intel, and Arm. The decision highlights how Microsoft's chip partnerships can affect what's available in its flagship devices.

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Windows CentralMicrosoft explains why you can't buy a Surface PC with AMD inside1:00 PM →WccftechMicrosoft Has Given Snapdragon SoCs Priority Over AMD In Its Surface Products But A Company Executive Implies That It Has Nothing To Do With Quality3:17 PM →TechPowerUpMicrosoft Blames "Limited Portfolio" For Lack of AMD-Powered Surface Devices9:53 PM →

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