Microsoft Copilot+ PCs Arrive in Italy
TL;DR: Microsoft launches Copilot+ PC in Italy starting June 10, 2026 — Surface Laptop 13" and Surface Pro 12". NPU over 40 TOPS for on-device AI. Windows 11 Pro. CUDA support for Nvidia. Open-source AI models run locally. Prices from €2,500+ (Laptop 13") and ~€1,500+ (Pro 12" base).
The reinvention of the PC over the last 40 years has its bottleneck: bringing AI from the cloud to the device. Microsoft solves it with Copilot+ PC.
What Copilot+ PCs Are
Copilot+ PC is Microsoft's new standard for laptops and tablets with built-in on-device AI.
It's not a single model — it's a category of devices that meet these criteria:
- NPU of at least 40 TOPS for local AI inference
- 16GB RAM minimum (to handle LLMs)
- 256GB SSD minimum (for model storage)
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed
- CUDA support for Nvidia (optional on some models)
The Surface Laptop 13" and Pro 12" launching in Italy meet all these criteria.
NPU: The Heart of Copilot+ PC
An NPU (Neural Processing Unit) is a coprocessor specialized for neural networks. It's not a GPU (which is more flexible but less efficient for AI). It's an ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) designed for one thing: fast AI inference.
40+ TOPS means the laptop can perform AI operations equivalent to 40 trillion floating-point operations per second locally, with no internet connection.
In practice:
- Copilot (Microsoft's assistant) runs directly on the laptop
- Open-source LLMs (Mistral, Llama, Phi) run locally
- Writing assistance, photo analysis, translation — all on-device
Privacy and Speed
Two immediate advantages:
- Privacy: Your data never leaves the laptop. Fully local processing.
- Speed: Millisecond latency vs. 500ms+ from the cloud.
Surface Laptop 13" and Pro 12": The Options in Italy
Microsoft offers multiple configurations:
Surface Laptop 13" Snapdragon
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (10 cores) or Elite (12 cores)
- RAM: 16GB, 32GB
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB SSD
- Display: 13.8" touchscreen
- Base price: €2,500–€3,000
Surface Laptop 13" Intel
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 or 7 (Series 2)
- RAM: 16GB, 32GB
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB SSD
- Base price: Similar to Snapdragon
Surface Pro 12"
- Processor: Snapdragon X Plus/Elite or Intel Core Ultra
- RAM: 16GB, 32GB
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB
- Form factor: 2-in-1 (tablet + magnetic keyboard)
- Base price: ~€1,500+ (for the base 16GB/256GB config)
All of them have a built-in 40+ TOPS NPU.
Availability in Italy: June 10
This isn't a "pre-order" — it's an actual launch. Starting June 10, they can be bought directly from the Microsoft Store Italia and authorized retail partners.
Stock is limited at first (standard for launch day), but there's a reasonable quantity to cover the first wave of demand.
The Context: Nvidia vs Intel vs ARM
These Copilot+ PCs are also a battle of architectures:
| Processor | Maker | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon X | Qualcomm (ARM) | Built-in NPU, power efficiency |
| Intel Core Ultra | Intel (x86) | x86 legacy, software compatibility |
| RTX Spark | Nvidia | Massive GPU, 1 petaflop of AI |
Microsoft is betting on diversity: offering both Snapdragon and Intel, with no obligation toward either. This reduces supply-chain risk and keeps prices competitive.
Conclusion
Copilot+ PC is Microsoft's (and the industry's) first big step toward on-device AI as the standard. No more cloud dependency, no more latency, privacy built into the box.
The launch in Italy on June 10 is official — you can buy it in a week. It's not the future, it's now.
Sources: Microsoft Store Italia — Copilot+ PC, Microsoft Surface — Copilot+ PC, 9to5Mac — Copilot+ PC NPU 40 TOPS