Microsoft announced new versions of its Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch featuring 8GB of RAM, driven by the ongoing component crisis. Because Copilot+ PCs require at least 16GB of RAM, the new Surface models do not ship with or support Copilot+ features like Recall or Click To Do. The article notes that some may view this as a blessing, as Copilot+ PC features take up space and are resource intensive, making the new systems a leaner, more efficient Surface experience. Regarding performance, the article cites Cale Hunt’s test, stating that "8GB of RAM was fine" and that "running Windows 11 on 8GB of RAM is not only viable but quite enjoyable" for users not running specialized design software or demanding games. The new Surface PCs with 8GB of RAM are not intended for heavy-duty game or workstation loads.