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  1. Framework Laptop 16
    1. Customization
    2. DIY Edition
    3. Specs
      1. CPU
      2. GPU
      3. Connectivity
    4. Hardware Compatibility
      1. RAM
      2. SSD
  2. References
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Framework Laptop 16

Framework Laptop 16
Announced March 23, 2023
Pre-Orders Opened July 18, 2023
Began Shipping February, 2024
Status 🟢 In Stock

Framework Laptop 16 is Framework’s second product, announced March 23, 2023 at the Next Level event. 1 Pre-orders opened July 18 of the same year. 2 The first laptops shipped in February, 2024. 3

Framework Laptop 16 is available with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and Ryzen 9 7940HS CPUs. Customers can optionally add an AMD Radeon RX7700S GPU, which connects via the expansion bay.

Customization

Framework Laptop 16 has six expansion card slots. Like Framework Laptop 13, Framework offers multiple bezel color options. It also features the expansion bay and input module systems for additonal customization.

DIY Edition

Specs

CPU

Processor AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS 4 5 AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS 4 6
Cores 8 8
Threads 16 16
L3 Cache 16 MB 16 MB
Base Clock 3.8 GHz 4 GHz
Boost Clock 5.1 GHz 5.2 GHz
Integrated Graphics AMD Radeonâ„¢ 780M (12 cores, 2700 MHz) AMD Radeonâ„¢ 780M (12 cores, 2800 MHz)

GPU

An AMD Radeon RX 7700S, featuring 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, a 100W TGP, and 2 Cooler Master fans, can be installed via the expansion bay.

Connectivity

Expansion Cards

Framework Laptop 16 supports USB 4 on ports 1 and 4, and USB 3.2 on all other ports. Ports 1, 2, 4 and 5 support 240W charging. Ports 1,2 and 4 support DisplayPort Alt Mode Plugging a USB-A expansion card into ports 1 and 4 may result in higher power consumption. 7

Framework Laptop 16 is not Thunderbolt certified, though many Thunderbolt devices and docks function when connected to a USB-4-compatible port.

Expansion Bay

The expansion bay connector includes power, DisplayPort and PCIe signaling.

Wireless

Framework Laptop 16 comes with the AMD RZ616 Wi-Fi Card, which supports WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. 48

Hardware Compatibility

RAM

Framework Laptop 16 features two DDR5 SO-DIMM sockets. Framework offers their own Framework-branded DDR5-5600 modules in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB variants. 9

Standard DDR5 JEDEC (non-XMP) timings are supported. ECC is not supported. 10

SSD

Framework Laptop 16 supports up to two NVMe SSDs – one full-size M.2 2280, and another mini M.2 2230-sized drive stacked below the other. 9 Framework Laptop 16 is the first Framework product to support more than one internal SSD.

References

  1. https://frame.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-16 ↩

  2. https://frame.work/blog/framework-laptop-16-pre-orders-are-now-open ↩

  3. https://frame.work/blog/first-framework-laptop-16-shipments-and-a-499-framework ↩

  4. https://frame.work/products/laptop16-diy-amd-7040?tab=specs ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  5. https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-7-7840hs.html ↩

  6. https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-9-7940hs.html ↩

  7. https://knowledgebase.frame.work/expansion-card-slot-functionality-on-framework-laptop-16-rkUjGm7cn ↩

  8. https://frame.work/products/amd-rz616-wi-fi-6e ↩

  9. https://frame.work/blog/framework-laptop-16-deep-dive---memory-and-storage ↩ ↩2

  10. https://knowledgebase.frame.work/what-dram-memory-is-supported-by-framework-laptop-16-ryS2Xr3ch ↩