The Framework Laptop 13 just got a major upgrade! Powered by AMD’s brand-new Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, this modular and repairable laptop is now available for pre-order, with shipments beginning in April. While the exterior maintains its familiar thin and lightweight 13.5” design, the internals have been supercharged with cutting-edge tech—including Wi-Fi 7, an enhanced thermal system, a redesigned keyboard, and even new color options for the Bezel and Expansion Cards.
Best of all, existing Framework Laptop 13 owners, dating back to the 2021 Intel 11th Gen model, can upgrade their current devices with the latest modules, keeping true to Framework’s promise of longevity and sustainability. And yes, the last-gen improvements are all here too—like the 61Wh battery and optional 2.8K 120Hz 3:2 matte display.
Biggest Upgrade: AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series
At the heart of this refresh is the Ryzen AI 300 Series, featuring AMD’s Zen 5 CPU cores and Radeon RDNA 3.5 graphics. The laptop comes in Ryzen 5 (6-core) and Ryzen 7 (8-core) options, with an exciting first: the high-performance Ryzen 9 HX 370 variant, which boasts 12 CPU cores (up to 5.1GHz boost) and 16 GPU cores. This means you can enjoy modern gaming at impressive frame rates—performance that once required a discrete GPU is now possible in this ultraportable machine. On top of that, the 50 TOPS NPU enables support for AI-powered features like Copilot+ and various ROCm-compatible open-source AI tools.
To keep things cool and quiet, Framework has redesigned the thermal system with a larger 10mm heat pipe and Honeywell’s PTM7958 phase change thermal interface material. The Mainboard still supports up to 96GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and an 8TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 SSD. Connectivity gets a boost with Wi-Fi 7 via the AMD RZ717 module, while the Expansion Card slots now feature two USB4 ports at the rear and two USB 3.2 plus DisplayPort slots at the front, allowing up to four simultaneous display outputs.
Refined Keyboard and Linux-Friendly Features
Framework has also improved the keyboard while keeping the 1.5mm key travel that users love. Collaborating with Lite-On, they’ve optimized the structure of wide keys (like the spacebar and shift) to minimize buzzing when the speakers are blasting.
Windows 11 pre-built configurations now include a dedicated Copilot key, but Linux and BSD users needn’t worry—the DIY Edition still features keyboard artwork without a Windows logo. Official support continues for Ubuntu and Fedora, with broader community support for other Linux distributions.
New Customization Options: Translucent Colors Are Back
In a nod to classic electronics design, Framework is reintroducing translucent bezels—and expanding the lineup with new translucent purple, green, and black options.
To complement these, they’re also launching translucent USB-C Expansion Cards, making customization even more exciting.
Pricing and Availability
Pricing starts at USD$899 for the DIY Edition and USD 1,099 for pre-built models, with the new Mainboard available separately from USD 449. The previous-gen Ryzen 7040 Series models remain in production at a discounted USD 749.
Pre-orders are open now, with shipping available in all 32 countries Framework serves.
