Framework is doubling down on its mission to build laptops that last, bringing a major refresh to its 16-inch modular notebook just one year after launch. Originally available only with AMD Radeon graphics, the Framework Laptop 16 is now expanding its modular ecosystem with Nvidia GPUs and AMD’s latest Ryzen AI 300 processors. For gamers and professionals alike, this upgrade brings the machine closer to the power of traditional high-performance laptops—without sacrificing its unique repairability and customization.
Leading the way is the new discrete graphics module built around Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. Equipped with 8GB of next-gen GDDR7 memory and capable of boosting up to 2.0GHz, the card delivers a significant leap in rendering and AI-assisted workloads. Framework estimates a 30 to 40 percent performance improvement over the previously available Radeon RX 7700S option, which could make the difference between running demanding games smoothly at high settings or not. The updated module also introduces a rear USB-C port capable of both display output and charging, adding another layer of convenience to the machine’s modular design.
On the CPU side, Framework is moving to AMD’s brand-new Ryzen AI 300 lineup. Customers can choose between the Ryzen AI 7 350 with 8 cores or the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with 12 cores, both bringing powerful AI acceleration features alongside traditional performance gains. Combined with support for up to 96GB of DDR5 RAM and two M.2 slots for as much as 10TB of storage, the Laptop 16 can now be configured as a serious workstation or gaming powerhouse. Other quality-of-life tweaks, like a refreshed webcam and an upgraded 240-watt charger, round out the package.
Pricing remains premium, starting at $2,200 for the barebones configuration that excludes memory and storage, but Framework’s upgrade model softens the blow. Existing Laptop 16 owners can purchase just the new GPU or motherboard modules, extending the life of their machines and reducing electronic waste. It’s a rare example of a company making true on the promise of user-upgradeable laptops in a market that usually forces yearly replacements. Preorders for both full systems and upgrade kits are open now, with shipments scheduled for November.