Today is the CQWW CW competition.
I tested two laptops using the ThrottleStop software.
Surface Pro 5, i5 7300U, 8+256GB storage. CPU frequency range: 2.6-3.5GHz. When throttling is activated, the CPU frequency remains at 3.4-3.5GHz. RSP1A can use dynamic spectrum of 10M throughout and amplify FM, AM, USB, LSB, and CW signals without any issues.
The other one is a Tbook 10S from Taiyo Computer Technology, released in December 2016, with 4+64GB of storage and both Android and Windows 10 dual systems on a 10.1-inch tablet laptop (priced at RMB 95 on Xianyu, including the original keyboard and charger; the tablet weighs 580g, and adding the keyboard likely makes it around 1100g; the battery can be used for 2-3 hours when fully charged).
The Tbook10S uses Intel's Atom X86 series Z8350 processor, which natively supports Windows 10. CPU frequency: 1.44-1.92 GHz, 4 cores, 4 threads.
It is possible to successfully install and use RSP1A-related software.
The Tbook10S laptop is too old. When checking the CPU frequency in Task Manager, it fluctuates between 0.8-1.6 GHz. Using the ThrottleStop software, the Z8350's CPU frequency remains at a constant 1.67 GHz, and cannot be increased to 1.92 GHz. Entering the BIOS reveals that the CPU frequency is not adjustable.
The CPU frequency of the Z8350 remains at 1.67 GHz, and using a 2M dynamic spectrum to listen to FM results in some stuttering. Listening to AM results in slightly improved stuttering, while USB and LSB stuttering is intermittent. The CW situation is similar to that of single-band reception. If you don't mind these minor issues...
Some other CPUs in the same series that are better than the Z8350 include the Z8500 (used in Xiaomi tablets), and the Z8700.
Z8500 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads, 1.44–2.24 GHz.
Z8700 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads, 1.6-2.4 GHz.
Unfortunately, the Xiaomi Pad 2 has only 2GB of RAM, which is a major drawback. It's only compatible with MIUI and requires a full system reinstallation if you need to use Windows 10. Adding more RAM might also be necessary. This makes it time-consuming and expensive.
The price of the Z8700 tablet is still relatively high.
Summary:
The Throttlestop software allows the Surface Pro 5 to fully utilize its performance capabilities.
Currently, as long as the CPU frequency can reach and maintain 2.0 GHz, tablets are able to use RSP1A-compatible software smoothly.
Tbook10S should be the most affordable tablet that connects to an RSP1A as a receiver and allows for dynamic spectrum viewing on a computer.