Surface Laptop 3 gets a firmware update for AMD and Intel versions (Updated)

Surface Laptop 3 13.5 (Image credit: Windows Central)

What you need to know

The AMD and Intel versions of the Surface Laptop 3 have firmware updates.
As usual, the updates include bug fixes and performance improvements.
The updates should be available through Windows Update now.

Microsoft released firmware updates for the AMD and Intel versions of the Surface Laptop 3. As is the case for all firmware updates, the updates come with bug fixes and performance improvements. You can grab the updates through Windows Update now. Because there are two versions of the Surface Laptop, there are two changelogs.

Surface Laptop 3 (Intel)

Surface – System - 19.62.139.0: improves display brightness scenarios and improves integration between system services.
Intel – SoftwareComponent - 1.58.48.0: improves integration between system services.
Intel Corporation – Extension - 26.20.100.7641: improves graphics stability and performance and improves integration between system services.
Intel Corporation – Display - 26.20.100.7641: improves graphics stability and performance.
Intel(R) Corporation – System - 10.24.0.3316: improves audio performance.
Intel(R) Corporation – System - 10.24.0.3316: improves audio performance.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - SoftwareComponent - 11.0.6000.92: improves audio performance.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - Extension - 6.1.0.2: improves integration between system services.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - Media - 6.0.8846.1: improves audio performance.
Surface – System – 5.91.139.0: improves integration between system services.
Surface – System - 1.35.139.0: improves system light balance and contrast.
Intel - System - 13.0.1319.1: improves system stability.
Surface – Firmware- 0.36.0.0: improves system stability.
Surface – Firmware - 7.100.140.0: improves system stability.

Surface Laptop 3 (AMD)

Surface – Firmware - 1.2134.140.0: improves system stability.
Surface – System - 1.35.139.0: improves system light balance and contrast.
Surface – System - 18.50.139.0: improves display brightness scenarios and improves integration between system services.
Surface – System – 5.91.139.0: improves integration between system services.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – Extension - 6.1.0.2: improves audio performance.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - Media - 6.0.8846.1: improves audio performance.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - SoftwareComponent - 11.0.6000.92: improves audio performance.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - System - 1.0.25.0: improves system stability.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Display - 26.20.12041.2: improves system stability and performance.

Updated January 31, 2020: Microsoft also released a new set of firmware updates for the Surface Studio 2 this week. Here's a look at the changes.

Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter - Bluetooth - 15.68.17017.115: improves Bluetooth connectivity.
Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller – Network adapters - 15.68.17017.115: resolves Wi-Fi connectivity issues.

These updates should be available to download via Windows Update now. For more, you can find Microsoft's full release notes at its Surface Update History page.

A worthy successor

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Small changes add up fast

With the addition of USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 6, and Intel 10th Gen processors, the Surface Laptop 3 13.5 delivers a solid follow up to the Surface Laptop 2.

Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 930, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.