ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
65.8Performance30.7
46.9Display26.5
60Battery33.3
84.4Portability76.6
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+35) and battery (+27). Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 77
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″+10% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz+200% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,978Top 41% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,269Top 14% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+40% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 200 W+233% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+8% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+19% | 18.5 mm |
| Material | CNC-milled aluminum | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm audio jack | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (2x rear Thunderbolt 4, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB-C/USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD options), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) |
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