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Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300, 2025)

Announced in August 202512, the second generation Framework Laptop 16 features AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen AI 300 series processors. It adds an optional Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU module with 8 GB GDDR71[^5] (and a 12 GB GDDR7 variant added April 202634), both backwards compatible with the 2024 model4. Shipments began in December 2025 (delayed from the original November target).

A Ryzen AI 5 340 entry-level CPU option was added on April 21, 20263.

Wi-Fi correction​

This model ships with Wi-Fi 7 (AMD RZ717 / MediaTek MT7925), not the Wi-Fi 6E (RZ616) of the original Ryzen 7040 FW1656.

Specifications​

ComponentDetails
CPUAMD Ryzen AI 5 340, Ryzen AI 7 350, Ryzen AI 9 HX 3703
GraphicsAMD RDNA 3.5 integrated, Internal MUX Switch7; Optional: AMD Radeon RX 7700S (2nd Gen, 8 GB GDDR6), Nvidia RTX 5070 Laptop (8 GB GDDR7), or Nvidia RTX 5070 Laptop (12 GB GDDR7)34
MemoryDDR5-5600, 2 slots, up to 2x48 GB
Storage1x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 (2280), 1x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4x2 (2230); up to 6 additional SSDs via Expansion Cards; 2x M.2 via Dual M.2 Adapter Expansion Bay
Display16" IPS, 2560x1600 (16:10), 60-165 Hz VRR/FreeSync (G-Sync with RTX 5070 + Display Kit 2nd gen)1, 500 nits, DCI-P3, anti-glare matte
Battery85 Wh (80% capacity after 1000 cycles)
ChargingUp to 240 W USB PD, 240 W GaN adapter included8
I/O2x USB 40Gbps (240 W, DP 2.1), 1x USB 10Gbps (240 W, DP 2.0), 1x USB 10Gbps (240 W, DP 1.4a), 2x USB 10Gbps via Expansion Cards (6 slots total)
dGPU port1x USB 2.0 Type-C with DP 2.0 routed to dGPU module; 240 W charging with RTX 5070 module; rear USB-C port on RTX 5070 module also supports charging + DP alt mode9
WirelessAMD RZ717, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.456
Audio1 W tweeters + 2 W woofers, dual microphones, 3.5 mm TRRS
Webcam1080p, 1/6", f/2, 80° FOV (gen 2 webcam needed)8
KeyboardFully customizable, interchangeable input modules, optional numpad
FingerprintYes
Dimensions18 mm thick (without dGPU) / 21 mm thick (with dGPU)
OSWindows 11 (pre-installed) / DIY: user-provided Windows or Linux

Expansion Bay​

The expansion bay enables users to swap discrete GPUs1. Options include:

  • Default shell (no dGPU) — reduced noise fans
  • AMD Radeon RX 7700S Graphics Module 2nd Gen (8 GB GDDR6) — reduced noise, PTM7950 thermal pad
  • Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop Graphics Module (8 GB GDDR7) — 100 W sustained TGP, PTM7950[^5]
  • Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop Graphics Module (12 GB GDDR7) — announced April 2026, shipments from June 202634
  • Dual M.2 adapter
  • Framework OCuLink Dev Kit — PCIe x8 (128 Gbps) for external GPUs/peripherals (pre-order)10

Display Kit 2nd Gen​

The 2nd Gen Display Kit is hardware-identical to the 1st Gen panel (same 16" 2560×1600, 165 Hz, 500 nit, 100 % DCI-P3) — the only difference is firmware that enables NVIDIA G-Sync and Advanced Optimus. The 1st Gen display cannot be firmware-upgraded11. Without the 2nd Gen Display Kit, putting an RTX 5070 in an original FW16 yields only standard Windows Optimus. G-Sync and Advanced Optimus both require the RTX 5070 + Display Kit 2nd Gen combination12.

Known Issues​

  • USB-C UCSI errors on Linux — Kernel 6.9+ produces GET_CABLE_PROPERTY failed error messages on boot and when plugging/unplugging USB-C devices. See the full problem page for details.
  • USB-A Expansion Card stops working — Port 5 may lose connection after sleep/resume, requiring the expansion card to be reseated. See the full problem page for details.
  • fTPM false-reset prompts on boot — "Press Y to reset fTPM" appears with no actual hardware change; tracked in GitHub issue #175, unresolved as of BIOS 3.0413.
  • RTX 5070 idle power draw on Linux — The dGPU idles at ~5 W instead of entering D3cold sleep on some Linux setups; hybrid mode reports 21–25 W total vs 8–12 W iGPU-only. Discord, Steam, nvtop, and X11 login managers keep the dGPU awake1415.
  • Suspend/resume broken on Ubuntu 26.04 / kernel 7.0 — System hangs on s2idle resume with nvidia-open driver loaded; only hard reset recovers. Not Framework-specific (reproduced on Lenovo ThinkPad with the same RTX 5070 Max-Q)16.

Firmware​

DetailInfo
UEFIInsydeH2O by Insyde Software
Latest UEFI4.0117

BIOS release history​

VersionDateKey changes
3.04Nov 2025Launch BIOS
3.05Mar 26 2026Input module app 3.15; fixed CPU locked at 600 MHz in battery saver; fixed 64 GB POST mem limit; fixed SED boot; Power-On-AC fix18
3.06May 6 2026Fast-spin release fixing Bluetooth audio broken in 3.05; hybrid shutdown hangs/black screens; AMD Audio Co-Processor yellow bang on resume19
4.01Jun 18 2026G-Sync VK key for NVIDIA RTX 5070 12 GB module; fixed unexpected 35 W CPU power limit with AMD dGPU in BOCO mode; widescreen BIOS setup; input module app 0.3.16; reproducible builds17

Footnotes​

  1. Introducing the new Framework Laptop 16 with NVIDIA — Framework Blog ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  2. Framework Laptop 16 Now Features Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 — Gaming News ↩

  3. Framework Laptop 16 upgrades and OCuLink Dev Kit — Framework Blog ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5

  4. Framework Laptop 16 now with RTX 5070 12GB and launch event re-cap — Framework Blog ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  5. Framework 16 (2025) upgraded with Ryzen AI 300 — Wi-Fi 7 via RZ717 — Phoronix ↩ ↩2

  6. Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) Driver Bundle v2.00 — Framework Community ↩ ↩2

  7. MUX Switch? — Framework Community ↩

  8. Framework Laptop 16 (2025) Review — PCMag (Editors' Choice) ↩ ↩2

  9. Framework Laptop 16 (2025 upgrade) review: The RTX 5070 is the star — Engadget ↩

  10. Framework OCuLink Dev Kit — product page — Framework ↩

  11. Framework Laptop 16 Display Kit 2nd Gen not firmware-upgradable from 1st Gen — The Verge ↩

  12. Is the 2nd gen Display required for Advanced Optimus / G-Sync? — Framework Community ↩

  13. fTPM false-reset prompt — GitHub issue #175 — GitHub ↩

  14. RTX 5070 EnvyControl hybrid graphics battery problems — Framework Community ↩

  15. Guide: getting NVIDIA Optimus working on Arch / Hyprland — Framework Community ↩

  16. FW16 with NVIDIA suspend/resume broken on Ubuntu 26.04 — Framework Community ↩

  17. Framework Laptop 16 (Ryzen AI 300) BIOS 4.01 Release STABLE — Framework Community ↩ ↩2

  18. Framework Laptop 16 (Ryzen AI 300) BIOS 3.05 Release STABLE — Framework Community ↩

  19. Framework Laptop 16 (Ryzen AI 300) BIOS 3.06 Release STABLE — Framework Community ↩