Framework Laptop 16 Gets AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series Processor Upgrade Option
Framework announced Wednesday that its Framework Laptop 16 is now available with AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, including the Ryzen AI 7 350 and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, with preorders open and shipments starting in November 2025. According to the company, the new processors offer a generational upgrade over previous Ryzen 7040 options and can be configured with either dedicated graphics or integrated graphics using the Expansion Bay Shell.
The Ryzen AI 7 350 and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processors available for the Framework Laptop 16 feature 8-core and 12-core configurations, respectively, with both running at a sustained thermal design power (TDP) of 45 watts, according to Framework’s official blog announcement. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses four Zen 5 cores and eight Zen 5C cores, totaling 12 cores and 24 threads and reaching boost speeds up to 5.1 GHz, technical sources reported. Integrated graphics include Radeon 860M with eight graphics cores on the Ryzen AI 7 350 and Radeon 890M with 16 graphics cores on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, effectively doubling the graphics core count between the two SKUs.
The Ryzen AI 7 350 combines four “Zen 5” cores with four “Zen 5C” cores, delivering eight cores and 16 threads with boost clocks up to 5.0 GHz.
Framework emphasized that customers can configure the Ryzen AI 300 Series processors with either a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics module or with the Expansion Bay Shell, which relies on integrated graphics. The company’s product page and blog confirm that preorders for the updated Laptop 16 and standalone Ryzen AI 300 Series mainboards are open now, with shipments beginning in November 2025. The Ryzen AI 300 mainboards serve as modular upgrade options compatible with existing Framework Laptop 16 chassis, allowing users to replace the CPU and platform without purchasing a new laptop, according to Framework’s official documentation.
Pricing for the Ryzen AI 300-equipped Framework Laptop 16 starts at $1,499, which is approximately $100 more than the previous base price of $1,399 for the Ryzen 7040-based model, sources from Wired and Tom’s Hardware reported. Upgrading from the Ryzen AI 7 350 to the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 adds roughly $300 to the configuration price. Selecting the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics module adds about $700, either as part of the complete system or as a separate purchase. European pricing for the updated Laptop 16 begins at €1,689, according to Ground News.
The updated platform supports up to 96 GB of RAM using currently available DDR5 SO-DIMM modules, with potential future support for 128 GB if 64 GB modules become widely available, technical sources noted. Storage capacity can reach up to 10 terabytes across two NVMe SSD slots within the Laptop 16 chassis. Framework introduced a new 240-watt USB-C power adapter, which the company claims may be the world’s first 240-watt Type-C charger, designed to meet the higher power demands of the Ryzen AI 300 processors combined with the RTX 5070 GPU.
The 2025 revision of the Framework Laptop 16 also includes an updated thermal design to accommodate the 45-watt Ryzen AI 300 CPUs and discrete GPU under sustained load, according to Tom’s Hardware. Additional platform upgrades include a G-SYNC display, a second-generation webcam, a stiffer CNC-machined top cover, and updated keyboard designs, situating the processor upgrade within a broader hardware refresh.
Framework continues to offer the original Laptop 16 model with Ryzen 7040 processors at a reduced starting price of $1,299, maintaining it as a parallel lower-cost option alongside the new Ryzen AI 300 configurations. The company’s CEO has described the combination of Ryzen AI 300 processors and the RTX 5070 GPU as delivering a significant performance leap while adhering to Framework’s modular and upgradeable design philosophy.
The Ryzen AI 300 Series processors enable up to 66 trillion operations per second (TOPS) of AI performance, including approximately 50 TOPS from the dedicated AI accelerator, or neural processing unit (NPU), facilitating local AI features such as Windows Copilot+, according to technical analyses and official Framework statements. Framework’s updated Laptop 16 remains available in both fully configured Windows 11 systems and DIY Edition units, allowing users to supply their own memory, storage, and operating system, including Linux.
This announcement follows Framework’s earlier 2025 releases of the Framework Laptop 12 and Framework Desktop, marking a continuing effort to update and expand the company’s modular computing ecosystem. The availability of Ryzen AI 300 mainboards as standalone upgrade modules reinforces Framework’s commitment to extend the lifecycle of its laptops through user-serviceable components.
