Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
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46.6Performance36.7
44.8Display35.1
53.5Battery62.7
40.2Portability62.5
7 spec wins — Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) scores 46.5 against 46.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 37
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 35
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,399 vs 9,276
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 40
- 54% higher Web browsing endurance: 12.8 h vs 8.3 h
- 31% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 2.4 kg
- Lower launch price: $923 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (matte anti-glare, VRR, G-Sync support with RTX 5070 module) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch, VRR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 100W, swappable Graphics Module) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, second M.2 2280 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,878+20%Top 35% | 2,390Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,399+34%Bottom 38% | 9,276Bottom 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 85 Wh+33% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8.3 h | 12.8 h+54% |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 1.65 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 21 mm+1% | 21.2 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum top cover with thixomolded magnesium alloy bottom cover | Aluminum top and bottom (PC-ABS bottom on some configurations) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 6x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD, 3.5mm audio options; four slots with display output and up to 240W charging, two with USB4), plus a USB-C port on the RTX 5070 module (display output, 240W charging) | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4, optional), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always-on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (AMD RZ717) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2nd Gen, 9.2MP OmniVision OV08X sensor, 87° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (5MP or 720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (Windows Hello and Linux libfprint compatible) | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (DIY Edition ships without an OS; Linux supported) | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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