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  1. Framework Laptop 13 (13th Gen Intel Core)
    1. Specs
      1. CPU
      2. Connectivity
    2. Hardware Compatibility
      1. RAM
      2. SSD
    3. Reviews
    4. Known Issues
      1. Fingerprint Sensor Firmware
  2. References
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Framework Laptop 13 (13th Gen Intel Core)

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Framework Laptop 13
13th Gen Intel Core
Announced March 23, 2023
Pre-Orders Opened March 23, 2023
Began Shipping May 2023
Status 🔴 Discontinued

Framework Laptop 13 (13th Gen Intel Core) was announced on March 23, 2023, at the same time as Framework Laptop 13 (AMD 7040 Series), during the Framework Next Level event. Preorders opened the same day. 1 Batch 1 preorders began shipping in May 2023.

Specs

CPU

Processor Intel Core i5-1340P Intel Core i7 -1360P Intel Core i7-1370P
Cores 12 (4x Raptor Cove “P Cores” + 8x Gracemont “E Cores”) 2 12 (4x Raptor Cove “P Cores” + 8x Gracemont “E Cores”)3 4 14 (6x Raptor Cove “P Cores” + 8x Gracemont “E Cores”) 5
Threads 16 16 20
L3 Cache 12 MB L3 (shared). 18 MB (shared) 24 MB (shared)
Base Clock: P Cores 1.90 GHz 2.20 GHz 1.90 GHz
Base Clock: E Cores 1.90 GHz 1.60 GHz 1.40 GHz
Boost Clock: P Cores 4.60 GHz 5.00 GHz 5.20 GHz
Boost Clock: E Cores 3.40 GHz 3.70 GHz 3.90 GHz
Integrated Graphics Iris Xe Graphics 80EU when paired with dual channel memory. Otherwise, Intel UHD Graphics. 6 7 Iris Xe Graphics 96EU when paired with dual channel memory. Otherwise, Intel UHD Graphics. 6 8 Iris Xe Graphics 96EU when paired with dual channel memory. Otherwise, Intel UHD Graphics. 6 9

Connectivity

Expansion Cards

Framework Laptop 13 (13th gen Intel Core) features two Intel Thunderbolt 4 controllers integrated into the CPU 10. All four expansion card ports support USB-PD charging and Thunderbolt 4; the two ports on each side share bandwidth.

Wireless

13th Gen also comes with the Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 Wi-Fi card or the Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 Wi-Fi card with vProBluetooth 5.3 6

Hardware Compatibility

RAM

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

SSD

Framework Laptop 13 (13th Gen Intel Core) supports M.2 2280-size NVMe SSDs. M.2 SATA drives are not supported. 12

Reviews

Framework sent press review units comprising “a mix of pre-built or DIY Edition systems as well as bundles of the new modules. These upgrade kits contained every module required to go from a 12th Gen Framework Laptop 13 to the latest and greatest configuration.” 13 Reviewers included Andrew Cunningham from Ars Technica 14, Monica Chin from The Verge 15 and Allen Ngo from Notebookcheck 16

Known Issues

Fingerprint Sensor Firmware

On some 13th Gen Intel Framework Laptop 13s, libfprint does not recognize the fingerprint sensor on Linux due to a Goodix firmware incompatibility. 17 A beta fingerprint sensor firmware update is available via LVFS to resolve the issue. 18

References

  1. https://frame.work/blog/framework-laptop-13-with-13th-gen-intel-core-and-amd-ryzen-7040-series 

  2. https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/core-i5-1340p.c3061 

  3. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Raptor-Lake-P-Review-Debut-for-the-Core-i7-1360P.688425.0.html 

  4. https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/core-i7-1360p.c3059 

  5. https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/core-i7-1370p.c3055 

  6. https://frame.work/products/laptop-diy-13-gen-intel?tab=specs  2 3 4

  7. https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/232126/intel-core-i51340p-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-60-ghz.html 

  8. https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/232155/intel-core-i71360p-processor-18m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz.html 

  9. https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/232146/intel-core-i71370p-processor-24m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz.html 

  10. https://tpucdn.com/cpu-specs/images/connectivity/intel-mobile-rpl.png 

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

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

  13. https://frame.work/blog/13th-gen-intel-core-press-reviews-are-live 

  14. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/05/review-framework-laptops-13th-gen-intel-upgrade-helps-fix-its-battery-problem/ 

  15. https://www.theverge.com/23725039/framework-laptop-13-2023-intel-review 

  16. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Core-i7-1370P-performance-debut-Framework-Laptop-13-5-13th-Gen-Intel-review.714563.0.html 

  17. https://community.frame.work/t/tracking-fingerprint-reader-failing-to-register-on-13th-gen/34153 

  18. https://community.frame.work/t/beta-lvfs-update-for-framework-laptop-13-13th-gen-intel-core-fingerprint-reader-on-linux/36614