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  1. Framework Laptop 13 (11th Gen Intel Core)
    1. Specs
      1. CPU
      2. Connectivity
    2. Hardware Compatibility
      1. RAM
      2. SSD
    3. Reviews
    4. Known Issues
      1. RTC Battery Drain
  2. References
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Framework Laptop 13 (11th Gen Intel Core)

Framework Laptop 13
11th Gen Intel Core
Announced February 25, 2021
Pre-Orders Opened May 13, 2021
Began Shipping August 2021
Status 🔴 Discontinued

Framework Laptop 13 (11th Gen Intel Core) is Framework’s first product, announced February 25, 2021. 1 Preorders opened on May 13, 2021 2, with Batch 1 shipping in August of that same year. 3 It went in-stock on December 3, 2021. 4

It was discontinued after the launch of Framework Laptop 13 (12th Gen Intel Core).

Specs

CPU

Processor Intel Core i5-1135G75 Intel Core i7-1165G76 Intel Core i7-1185G77
Cores 4 (4x Golden Cove) 4 (4x Golden Cove) 4 (4x Golden Cove)
Threads 8 8 8
Cache 8 MB (shared) 12 MB (shared) 12 MB (shared)
Base Clock 2.4 GHz 2.8 GHz 3.0 GHz
Boost Clock 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz 4.8 GHz
Integrated Graphics Iris Xe Graphics 80EU when paired with dual channel memory. Otherwise, Intel UHD Graphics. Iris Xe Graphics 96EU when paired with dual channel memory. Otherwise, Intel UHD Graphics. Iris Xe Graphics 96EU when paired with dual channel memory. Otherwise, Intel UHD Graphics.

Connectivity

Expansion Cards

Framework Laptop 13 (11th gen Intel Core) features two Intel Thunderbolt 4 controllers integrated into the CPU 8. All four expansion card ports support USB-PD charging and USB4. Framework Laptop 13 (11th gen Intel Core) failed to pass Thunderbolt certification. 9

Wireless

11th Gen comes with the Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 vPro card on pre-built models or the Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 Wi-Fi card on DIY edition models.

Hardware Compatibility

RAM

Framework Laptop 13 (11th Gen Intel Core) supports JEDEC DDR4 SO-DIMMS up to 32 GB 3200 MT/s. XMP speeds are not supported. 10

SSD

Framework Laptop 13 (11th Gen Intel Core) supports M.2 2280-size NVMe SSDs. M.2 SATA drives are not supported. 11

Reviews

Reviewers included Lori Grunin from CNET 12, Gordon Ung from PCWorld 13, Luke Larson from Digital Trends 14, and Linus Sebastian from Linus Media Group 15.

Linus Sebastian stated in his review “now I want to invest” (timestamp 10:46) and subsequently invested $224,998.37 in Framework. 16

Known Issues

RTC Battery Drain

On 11th gen Framework laptops, if the laptop is left for an extended period without being connected to external power, the RTC battery could completely discharge, preventing the laptop from booting without first charging it. Sometimes, due to an 11th gen Intel silicon bug in the subsystem that the RTC/CMOS battery powers, the laptop will not boot even when connected to power until the user performs a mainboard reset.17

Fix

Under normal circumstances, performing a mainboard reset and charging the laptop for 24 hours (trickle-charging the RTC battery) will prevent the issue from recurring unless the laptop is left without charging for 6-8 weeks. If the RTC battery has become damaged from low voltage, it may recur sooner, making it necessary to replace it. In such cases, Framework support will send a replacement ML1220 RTC battery for free, regardless of warranty status. 18 Users who decide to source their own cell should ensure they source a rechargable lithium ML1220 and not a standard CR1220 to avoid damaging the mainboard.

Alternatively, users can request an RTC replacement board that goes into the RTC battery holder in place of the battery and connects to the board via one soldered wire, negating the issue. 19 20 They also published instructions for a board-level rework that allows the RTC battery to charge from the main system battery. 21

References

  1. https://frame.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop ↩

  2. https://frame.work/blog/framework-laptop-starting-at-999-pre-orders-are ↩

  3. https://frame.work/blog/the-framework-laptop-is-now-shipping-and-press-reviews ↩

  4. https://frame.work/blog/finally-in-stock-with-expedited-and-carbon-offset ↩

  5. https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/208658/intel-core-i5-1135g7-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-20-ghz.html ↩

  6. https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/208921/intel-core-i7-1165g7-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz-with-ipu.html ↩

  7. https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/208664/intel-core-i7-1185g7-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz-with-ipu.html ↩

  8. https://tpucdn.com/cpu-specs/images/connectivity/intel-mobile-tgl-u.png ↩

  9. https://frame.work/blog/framework-laptops-are-now-thunderbolt-4-certified ↩

  10. https://knowledgebase.frame.work/what-memory-dram-parts-are-compatible-with-the-framework-laptop-ry_jbS8Ru ↩

  11. https://knowledgebase.frame.work/what-storage-ssd-parts-are-compatible-with-the-framework-laptop-rJOOeHU0_ ↩

  12. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/framework-laptop-review-a-functional-and-futureproof-13-inches/ ↩

  13. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmyAUIo79EU ↩

  14. https://www.digitaltrends.com/laptop-reviews/framework-laptop-review/ ↩

  15. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rkTgPt3M4k ↩

  16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSxbc1IN9Gg ↩

  17. https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/my-laptop-is-not-powering-on-ryQLXvQkt ↩

  18. https://community.frame.work/t/tradeoffs-of-refurbed-11th-gen-vs-new-12th-gen/24027/52?u=morpheus636 ↩

  19. https://community.frame.work/t/rework-instructions-for-11th-gen-mainboards-to-enable-powering-the-rtc-circuit-from-the-main-battery/26922/170?u=morpheus636 ↩

  20. https://community.frame.work/t/rework-instructions-for-11th-gen-mainboards-to-enable-powering-the-rtc-circuit-from-the-main-battery/26922/173?u=morpheus636 ↩

  21. https://community.frame.work/t/rework-instructions-for-11th-gen-mainboards-to-enable-powering-the-rtc-circuit-from-the-main-battery/26922?u=morpheus636 ↩