Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
VS
30.7Performance50.9
26.5Display38.4
33.3Battery50.9
76.6Portability80
0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)7 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) wins this laptop face-off, 53 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and battery (+18). 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)
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,599
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 77
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 13.5 ″+11% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS (matte) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,790Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,100Bottom 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 61 Wh+22% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 15.9 mm+14% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p with privacy switches |
| 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 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 |
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