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 expansion bay GPU module with 8 GB GDDR7¹[^5], which is backwards compatible with the 2024 model¹. Shipments began in December 2025 (delayed from the original November target).

Specifications

Component	Details
CPU	AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Graphics	AMD RDNA 3.5 integrated, Internal MUX Switch3; Optional: AMD Radeon RX 7700S (2nd Gen, 8 GB GDDR6) or Nvidia RTX 5070 Laptop (8 GB GDDR7)
Memory	DDR5-5600, 2 slots, up to 2x48 GB
Storage	1x 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
Display	16" 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
Battery	85 Wh (80% capacity after 1000 cycles)
Charging	Up to 240 W USB PD, 240 W GaN adapter included4
I/O	2x 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 port	1x USB 2.0 Type-C with DP 2.0 routed to dGPU module; 240 W charging with RTX 5070 module
Wireless	AMD RZ616, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
Audio	1 W tweeters + 2 W woofers, dual microphones, 3.5 mm TRRS
Webcam	1080p, 1/6", f/2, 80° FOV (gen 2 webcam needed)4
Keyboard	Fully customizable, interchangeable input modules, optional numpad
Fingerprint	Yes
Dimensions	18 mm thick (without dGPU) / 21 mm thick (with dGPU)
OS	Windows 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
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop Graphics Module (8 GB GDDR7)[^5]
• Dual M.2 adapter

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.

Firmware

Detail	Info
UEFI	InsydeH2O by Insyde Software
Latest UEFI	3.045

Footnotes

1. Introducing the new Framework Laptop 16 with NVIDIA — Framework Blog ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴ ↩⁵

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

3. MUX Switch? — Framework Community ↩

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

5. Framework Laptop 16 BIOS and Driver Releases (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) — Framework Knowledge Base ↩