'Microsoft Surface Pro 5' Latest News & Updates: Two Versions Release Date; One With Intel Kaby Lake & One With AMD Ryzen

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is expected to release two versions. The tablet will have the AMD Ryzen and the Intel Kaby Lake.

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 fails its fans when it didn't show any presence at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. According to Droid Report, there are currently rumors surpassing the news today unclearly pointing out the tablet will have two versions in different types of processors.

As the Windows 10 Creators Update is already set for release on April 11, fans and tech enthusiasts has no choice but to hope for the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 on Spring. This is because initial rumors claim that it is the release of Windows 10 Creators Update which causes the delay of the tablet.

Meanwhile, in a report published by Travelers Today, it claims that the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will be in two variants. Some reports claim the coming of the Surface Pro 5 tablet with the 7th Generation of the Intel Kaby Lake. While there are some reports which claim the other variant to be with the AMD's Ryzen processor.

To recall, the last update with the processor which the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will use might be the Intel Core i7 Kaby Lake processor or with Qualcomm Snapdragon 635. However, due to the movie "Alien: Covenant," rumors arise claiming the coming of the tablet with the AMD Ryzen.

Sources claim that the movie teaser has shown a device that looks exactly like the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 that's been used by a scientist. Afterward, a chip from was showed carrying the AMD logo and embedded on Walter (Michael Fassbender).

Because of this, it is speculated that the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will be coming using both the AMD Ryzen and the Intel Kaby Lake processors. A leaked photo released from Microsoft's building 88 is said to support the speculation of Microsoft's plan.

As of the moment, fans are only waiting for just a few things to complete the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 tablet. The Windows 10 Creators Update is already set, the 4K display, magnetic stylus, and USB Type-C slot are some of the claimed to be true features of the much-awaited tablet this year.

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