Framework Laptop 12 vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
30.7Performance50.9
26.5Display38.4
—Battery50.9
83.2Portability80
0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 125 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) wins this laptop face-off, 53 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and display (+12). Framework Laptop 12 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
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 80
- Lower launch price: $799 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
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 13.5 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (matte) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | — | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,790Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,100Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 61 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | — | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | — | 15.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p with privacy switches |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 |
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