Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Razer Blade 14 (2025)
30.7Performance51.1
26.5Display34
33.3Battery62.7
76.6Portability69.7
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)7 spec wins — Razer Blade 14 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 14 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 52.7 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and performance (+20). 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)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 70
- 20% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.63 kg
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $2,299
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 14 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 33
- 233% higher charging: 200 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+9% | 367 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,888Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,137Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 72 Wh+44% |
| Charging | 60 W | 200 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+20% | 1.63 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 16.2 mm+12% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 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 + IR |
| 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 | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 |
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