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    Framework Laptop 13

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    Framework Laptop 13
    Laptop Form Factor

    Display Size 13.5"
    First Model 11th Gen Intel Core
    Current Models Intel Core Ultra Series 1 AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series
    Dimensions 15.85mm x 296.63mm x 228.98mm
    Status 🟢 Supported

    Framework Laptop 13 is Framework’s first product. Initially branded simply as Framework Laptop, the company rebranded the product as Framework Laptop 13 in 2023 to distinguish it from the newly-announced Framework Laptop 16.

    The initial version featured 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs, but it has since been updated with 12th and 13th Gen Intel CPUS, as well as AMD 7040 series offerings.

    Customization

    Framework Laptop 13 has four expansion card slots. The keyboard and bezel can also be easily swapped to add more customization.

    DIY Edition

    Framework Laptop 13 is available in pre-built and DIY configurations. Though the initial intent was for consumers to assemble the entire laptop themselves, DIY edition laptops come mostly pre-assembled for legal and practical reasons. Shipping components individually would require more packing material and a physically larger package, which would increase shipping costs. It would also change the package’s import designation, which would add additional tariffs and duties. 1 Shipping lithium ion batteries that are not installed in a device adds additional restrictions as well. 2

    The first batches of DIY edition laptops had consumers install their own RAM, SSD, Wifi and Expansion cards. After receiving feedback that the WiFi module was difficult to install, Framework began installing it at the factory. 3

    Beginning with 13th Gen Intel Core and AMD 7040 Series, DIY edition Framework Laptop 13s ship without the input cover and bezel installed in order to add more customization options and optimize the number of SKUs required. [citation needed]

    DIY Edition laptops are fully assembled at the factory for quality assurance testing before being partially disasembled and packaged. 4. For this reason, if a customer buys all the parts — including a power adapter and Windows license — from Framework’s marketplace, DIY Edition laptops are slightly more expensive when compared to a similarly configured pre-built.

    Changes By Generation

    11th Gen Intel Core

    In October 2021, Framework switched the audio codec from Realtek ALC295 to the Tempo 92HD95B due to chip shortages. 5

    12th Gen Intel Core

    Batch 1 of 12th Gen Intel Core began shipping in July 2022. Compared to 11th Gen Intel Core, it included the following changes:

    • Improved CNC alluminum top cover
    • RTC battery no longer required

    Linus Tech Tips incorrectly claimed that 12th Gen also shipped with new 4 kg hinges. 6 In fact, it shipped with the same 3.3 kg hinges as 11th gen, but 4 kg hinges were added to the marketplace.

    13th Gen Intel Core

    Batch 1 of 13th Gen Intel Core began shipping in May 2023 after it was announced at the same time as AMD 7040 series. Compared to 12th Gen Intel Core, it included the following changes:

    • Matte display
    • Improved 3.5 kg hinges.
    • RTC battery not included by default (Though an ML1220 battery holder can be populated for standalone use)
    • Louder 80 dB speakers
    • WiFi card bracket to hold keep antennas connected while handling the card

    Laptops configured with a Core i7 CPU also include a higher-capacity 61 watt hour battery.

    AMD 7040 Series

    Batch 1 of AMD 7040 series began mass production in September 2023 after it was announced at the same time as 13th Gen Intel Core. Compared to 12th Gen Intel Core, it included the following changes:

    • Matte display (2.8k 120 Hz offered later)
    • Improved 3.5 kg hinges.
    • RTC battery not included by default (Though a battery with a 2-pin connector can be populated for standalone use)
    • 2-pin RTC battery connector
    • Return to the RealTek ALC295 Audio CODEC
    • WiFi card bracket to hold keep antennas connected while handling the card

    Devices configured with a Ryzen 7 CPU or a 2.8k display also include the higher-capacity 61 watt hour battery.

    Intel Core Ultra Series 1

    Batch 1 of Core Ultra Series 1 began shipping in August 2024 after it was announced in May 2024. Compared to 13th Gen Intel Core, it included the following changes:

    • 2.8k 120 Hz display added as an option
    • 2nd gen webcam
    • Switch from ML1220 battery holder to 2-pin connector for RTC battery
    • Switch to RealTek ALC285 Audio CODEC
    • 61 Wh battery on all models

    AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series

    This section may be affected by a current or upcoming event. Information may change rapidly as the event progresses, and initial news reports may be unreliable. The latest updates to this article may not reflect the most current information.

    • Switch from Windows to Copilot logo on start key
    • Framework logo start available for DIY edition laptops
    • Translucent bezels available in multiple colors
    • Redesigned cooler with Honeywell PTM7958 phase-change thermal interface material

    Comparison Tables

    Mainboard Features

    Parts 11th Gen Intel Core 7 12th Gen Intel Core 8 13th Gen Intel Core 9 AMD Ryzen 7040 Series 10 Intel Core Ultra Series 1 11 AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series
    Processors Intel Core i5-1135G7
    Intel Core i7-1165G7
    Intel Core i7-1185G7    		 Intel Core i5-1240P
    Intel Core i7-1260P
    Intel Core i7-1280P    		 Intel Core i5-1340P
    Intel Core i7-1360P
    Intel Core i7-1370P    		 AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
    AMD Ryzen 7 7840U    		 Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H    		 AMD Ryzen AI 5 340
    AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
    AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
    RAM Support 2x DDR4 SODIMM ram slots 12 2x DDR4 SODIMM ram slots 12 2x DDR4 SODIMM ram slots 12 2x DDR5 ram slots 13 2x DDR5 ram slots 14 2x DDR5 RAM slots 15
    RTC Battery ML1220 Coin Cell (included, required) 16 ML1220 Coin Cell (included, optional) 16 ML1220 Coin Cell (not included, optional) 16 ML1220 with 2-pin connector (not included, optional) 16 ML1220 with 2-pin connector (not included, optional) ML1220 with 2-pin connector (not included, optional)
    Audio CODEC Originally Realtek ALC295. 5 16 Switched to Tempo 92HD95B due to chip shortages 5 Tempo 92HD95B 16 Tempo 92HD95B 16 Realtek ALC295 16 Realtek ALC285 Audio CODEC 16 Realtek ALC285 Audio CODEC
    USB Port Speeds 4x USB4 17 4x Thunderbolt 4 17 4x Thunderbolt 4 9 2x USB4 40 Gbps + 1x USB 3.2 10 Gbps with DP + 1x USB 3.2 10 Gbps 10 4x Thunderbolt 4 1118 2x USB4 40 Gbps + 2x USB 3.2 10 Gbps with DP 19

    Other Laptop Parts

    Parts 11th Gen Intel Core 7 12th Gen Intel Core 8 13th Gen Intel Core 9 AMD Ryzen 7040 Series 10 Intel Core Ultra Series 1 11 AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series
    Battery Battery - 55Wh Battery - 55Wh Battery - 61Wh
    Still 55Wh on Core i5 model 20    		 Battery - 61Wh
    Still 55Wh on Ryzen 5 model 20    		 Battery - 61Wh  
    Display Display Kit - Original Display Kit - Original Display Kit - Matte
    Anti-glare matte coating 20    		 Display Kit - Matte
    Anti-glare matte coating, Display Kit - 2.8K offered later 20 14    		 Display Kit - 2.8K
    Higher resolution, refresh rate, brightness, and contrast. Has rounded corners. 14    		  
    Cooler Heatsink and Fan Kit (11th Gen Intel Core) Heatsink and Fan Kit (12th/13th Gen Intel Core) Heatsink and Fan Kit (12th/13th Gen Intel Core) Heatsink and Fan Kit (AMD Ryzen 7040 Series)
    Adjusted to match shape of CPU die 21    		 Heatsink and Fan Kit (Intel Core Ultra Series 1)
    Improved heatpipes and ventilation, adjusted to match shape of CPU die 22    		  
    Hinge Hinge Kit - 3.3kg Hinge Kit - 3.3kg Hinge Kit (2nd Gen) - 3.5kg
    Increased screen stability 20    		 Hinge Kit (2nd Gen) - 3.5kg
    Increased screen stability 20    		 Hinge Kit (2nd Gen) - 3.5kg
    Increased screen stability 20    		  
    Memory DDR4-3200 DDR4-3200 DDR4-3200 DDR5-5600
    Newer memory standard required by processor    		 DDR5-5600
    Newer memory standard required by processor    		  
    Speaker Kit Speaker Kit - Original Speaker Kit - Original Speaker Kit - 80dB
    Louder at the cost of audio fidelity 16    		 Speaker Kit - Original
    Higher audio fidelity at the cost of loudness 16    		 Speaker Kit - 80dB [citation needed]
    Louder at the cost of audio fidelity 16    		  
    Top Cover Top Cover Kit - Original Top Cover - CNC
    CNC Machined for improved rigidity 23    		 Top Cover - CNC 23 Top Cover - CNC Top Cover - CNC  
    Webcam Webcam Module (11th Gen Intel Core) Webcam Module (1st Gen)
    2-3mW power saving due to changed bias resistors 24    		 Webcam Module (1st Gen)
    2-3mW power saving due to changed bias resistors 24    		 Webcam Module (1st Gen)
    2-3mW power saving due to changed bias resistors 24, Webcam Module (2nd Gen) offered later 14    		 Webcam Module (2nd Gen)
    New microphones and camera sensor with pixel binning for improved quality 14    		  
    Wi-Fi Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 vPro on pre-built
    Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 vPro on DIY edition 25    		 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 vPro
    Switched to Wi-Fi 6E AX210 on all Intel models 26    		 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 vPro 9 AMD RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E
    Uses RZ616 following AMD recommendations 10    		 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 vPro 27  

    References

    1. https://frame.work/blog/the-evolution-of-the-framework-laptop-diy-edition Archived ↩

    2. https://fedex.com/content/dam/fedex/us-united-states/services/Shipping-Lithium-Batteries-via-FedEx-Ground.pdf Archived ↩

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    12. https://frame.work/products/ram Archived ↩ ↩2 ↩3

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    24. https://discord.com/channels/900151360903868476/945756024579686420/1182563816580595712 ↩ ↩2 ↩3

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    27. https://frame.work/products/mainboard-ultra-1-intel-core Archived ↩