Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
VS
30.7Performance61.1
26.5Display44.9
33.3Battery78.5
76.6Portability75.9
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)8 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and performance (+30). 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 Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- 10% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.44 kg
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 33
- 700% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 8 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 13.5 ″+11% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 700 nits+75% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB+700% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,952Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,965Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 74 Wh+49% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 100 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+10% | 1.44 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 15.9 mm+14% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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