Framework Laptop 13 gets ARM processor with 12 cores via upgrade kit
6 days ago
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- Framework Laptop 13 now offers an ARM processor upgrade via MetaComputing's mainboard.
- The CIX CP8180 ARM chipset includes 8 Cortex-A720 performance cores (2.6 GHz boost) and 4 Cortex-A520 efficiency cores.
- Features an ARM Immortalis-G720 GPU (10 cores) and an AI accelerator (30 TOPS performance).
- Performance may lag behind Snapdragon X Elite but is sufficient for everyday tasks.
- High power consumption noted (16W idle), potentially reducing battery life with the 55Wh Framework battery.
- Targeted mainly at developers due to power and performance trade-offs.
- Available now: Base model (16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, mini PC case) for $549; Framework Laptop bundle for $999.