Framework gives its modular laptops 13th-gen Intel CPUs and (finally) an AMD option

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Enlarge / Time for an upgrade—new Framework Laptop 13 motherboards can be purchased new or installed into the Framework Laptop you already have. (credit: Framework)

For the second year in a row, Framework has announced new upgrades for its modular, repairable Framework Laptop that can be installed directly in older versions of the Framework Laptop. There are two motherboards: one with a predictable upgrade from 12th-generation Intel Core CPUs to 13th-generation chips and one that brings AMD's Ryzen laptop processors to the Framework Laptop for the first time.

Framework has also formally renamed its first laptop design; the 13-inch model picks up the "Framework Laptop 13" retronym to distinguish it from the new Framework 16 gaming laptop.

We know a little more about the Intel version of the laptop. There are versions with a 12-core (4 P-cores, 8 E-cores) Core i5-1340P and Core i7-1360P, and a high-end version with a 14-core (6 P-cores, 8 E-cores) Core i7-1370P. These P-series processors were partly responsible for the most recent Framework Laptop's mediocre battery life, but the company says the 13th-generation CPUs are more battery-efficient and that it has made further "firmware optimizations" to improve runtime. All Intel models continue to use DDR4-3200 memory, so if you upgrade your motherboard, the RAM can be swapped along with the SSD you're using.

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[ibrahin]

Absolutely loving the buzz around Framework's latest move! With 13th-gen Intel CPUs and the exciting addition of an AMD option, they're really shaking things up in the modular laptop arena. It's like they're saying, "Out with the old, in with the new!"  And can we take a moment to appreciate the flexibility this offers? Whether you're Team Intel or Team AMD, there's something for everyone. Plus, it's fantastic to see companies embracing choice and customization. Speaking of which, if you're jazzed about upgrading your tech, Starla's got some slick SSD options to supercharge your storage game! Check them out at https://starla.uk/product-category/storage/ssd-solid-state-drives/. Now, let's keep the convo rolling!

Edited April 30 by ibrahin