US EditionReview: New Framework Laptop 16 Takes a Fresh Stab at the Upgradeable Laptop GPU
The 2025 Framework Laptop 16 features a modular design with a removable Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, enabling upgrades without replacing the entire laptop, PCMag says.
- This year, Framework refreshed the Laptop 16 with an upgraded motherboard and an optional Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU, adding Wi‑Fi 7 and expanded modularity.
- Built around improved cooling, the design supports AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processors with a larger heatsink, dual-fan system, and Honeywell PTM thermal paste.
- Benchmarking showed that enabling Nvidia DLSS pushed Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 past 60 fps at high settings, with Cyberpunk 2077 hitting 140 fps on 1080p Ray Tracing: Overdrive.
- PCMag's Editors' Choice nod highlights the 2025 Framework Laptop 16's removable RTX 5070 graphics and upgradeability, marking a first for swapping discrete GPUs in existing laptops.
- Strategically, Framework positions the Laptop 16 as ideal for professionals and enthusiasts who value modularity and longevity, with power to run AI models locally and future upgrades without full replacement.
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The Framework Laptop 16 remains the most repairable and upgradable notebook on the market. This year's model introduces a modular GPU option, allowing users to swap in an RTX 5070 for extra performance and future flexibility. While praised for its innovation, price remains steep.Read Entire Article
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Framework Laptop 16 (2025) review: My favorite laptop gets better with RTX power
There's a new Framework Laptop 16 in 2025 with Wi-Fi 7, better cooling, the option to attach an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU and more. After using one for a week for work and play, I think it's a great upgrade — and I'll show you why in this Framework Laptop 16 (2025) review.
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