Framework Laptop 16 adds RTX 5070 module and Ryzen AI 300 Series CPUs

Framework has announced a major upgrade to its Framework Laptop 16, delivering a new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics module, a refreshed mainboard with AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series CPUs, and a suite of design enhancements that keep the laptop firmly in its modular, upgradeable philosophy. Preorders are underway with prices starting at 1,499, and first shipments are expected in November. The update also preserves backward compatibility, enabling current 16-inch owners to add the new RTX 5070 module without replacing the whole machine, while the previous Radeon RX 7700S graphics option remains available with updated cooling and thermals.

The centerpiece of the update is the new graphics module, which houses the mobile RTX 5070 and is designed to slot into the Framework 16’s expandable framework. The GPU module is paired with a redesigned cooling system, intended to reduce noise and improve thermal headroom. It also features an additional USB-C port that supports both display output and power input, potentially freeing up one of the Expansion Card slots for other upgrades. Because the RTX 5070 draws more power, Framework has standardized on a 240-watt USB-C power adapter, marking one...