The Framework Desktop is a beast
15 days ago
- #AMD Ryzen
- #Linux Performance
- #Framework Desktop
- The Framework Desktop is a quiet, fast, and compact machine with a 4.5L volume.
- It features the AMD Ryzen AI Max 395+ CPU, offering high performance with 16 Zen5 cores running at 5.1GHz.
- The desktop is highly customizable with 21 front tiles available in various colors or logos, and supports 3D printing custom designs.
- Benchmarks show it outperforms competitors like the Beelink SER8 and SER9, and is significantly faster than Apple's M4 Max and M4 Pro in multi-core workloads.
- Docker performance on Linux gives it an edge in development workflows, making it ideal for developers.
- The Framework Desktop is priced competitively, with the 64GB RAM + 2TB NVMe model costing $1,876, compared to Apple's higher-priced alternatives.
- It supports up to 128GB RAM, useful for running local LLM models, though accuracy with current models like gpt-oss-20b is limited.
- The machine doubles as a gaming powerhouse, with integrated graphics performance comparable to an RTX 4060.
- Linux runs superbly out of the box, and the dual NVMe slots are handy for dual-booting with Windows.
- While cheaper alternatives like the Beelink SER9 exist, the Framework Desktop offers superior performance for those willing to pay more.