Framework Reveals 2023 Modular Laptop Lineup, And This Time AMD Is Along For The Ride – SlashGear

The 2023 Framework 13 laptops allow consumers to choose between two AMD-powered systems, and three Intel-powered systems. While the entry-level Intel-powered machine uses the 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1340P chipset, packs in a 52 Wh battery, and supports DDR4-3200 RAM, the higher-priced options get Intel’s i7-1360P and i7-1370P processors. Both of these machines also get the newer 61 Wh battery pack. On the AMD side, consumers get two processor options from the Ryzen 7040 series; the entry-level option packs a Ryzen 5 chip, and the pricier option uses a Ryzen 7 processor. Framework adds that both the AMD and Intel variants support Fedora 38 and Ubuntu 22.04 right out of the box.

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Framework is positioning its new Framework 16 laptops as high-performance machines.  These new devices have the same philosophy as the company’s existing models while offering significantly better performance. The Framework 16 lineup also marks the debut of two new module ecosystems that include a fully reconfigurable input deck and support for modular, upgradeable graphics. In addition to these, the Framework also carries forward the expansion card system to the 16-inch models. The various accessories supported by this expansion card system include M.2 SSDs, card readers, external cameras, and even AI accelerators.

Framework has opened up pre-orders for the AMD and Intel versions of the 2023 Framework 13 models. Those looking for the Framework 16, however, will need to wait longer. Preorders for this larger model will open by spring 2023, with the first shipments expected sometime in late 2023. Besides these periodic updates, Framework also confirmed the expansion of its operations into four new countries: Taiwan, Belgium, Italy, and Spain.