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Framework Laptop 12 (13th Gen Intel Core)
Intel · 2025
Quick answers
- RAM
- Upgradeable
Max: 48 GB
Type: DDR5-5200
Slots: 1
- SSD / Storage
- Upgradeable
Slots: 1
Form factor: M.2 2230
Interface: NVMe
- Charging
- USB-C charging
OEM adapter: 60 W
Connector: usb-c
- Displays
- Unknown
Outputs: usb-c-dp-alt-mode
Explore compatibility in depth
- Max RAM & upgrade details
- SSD upgrade details
- USB-C charging
- External monitor support
- Docking station compatibility
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See what an upgrade could change
- 1 replaceable RAM slot
- 1 replaceable M.2 2230 storage slot
- USB-C charging support
RAM
Up to 48 GB DDR5-5200
An upgrade may help with:
Heavy multitasking with many apps or browser tabs open at once
High potential benefitDevelopment tools and virtual machines
High potential benefitMemory-heavy creative or data workloads
High potential benefitGaming frame rates
Workload-dependent
Best reason to upgrade
More memory headroom when your current capacity is regularly exhausted.
May not help much if: Your workload already fits comfortably within your installed memory — more RAM won't speed up tasks that aren't memory-constrained.
Explore RAM upgrade details →Storage (SSD)
M.2 2230 · NVMe
An upgrade may help with:
More room for files, apps and games
High potential benefitEveryday responsiveness when replacing a slower or older drive
Workload-dependent
Best reason to upgrade
More storage headroom, plus faster everyday performance if replacing a slower drive.
May not help much if: If your current drive is already a fast NVMe SSD, replacing it with another modern NVMe SSD is unlikely to produce a noticeable everyday speed difference — capacity is the main benefit in that case.
Explore SSD upgrade details →Ports and connectivity
| Port | Count | Protocols | Power Delivery | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expansion Card bay (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 4 | usb-3.2-gen2, dp-alt-mode | In | Yes |
DP Alt Mode means that port can carry video to a compatible monitor or dock over the same USB-C cable used for data. Power Delivery “In” means that port can charge the laptop; “Out” means it can power a connected accessory.
Sources used for this model
- Framework — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) - Specs — verified 8/20/2026
What can I run?
What can this laptop run?
Check the Framework Laptop 12 (13th Gen Intel Core)’s CPU, GPU, RAM and storage against games and software requirements.
Search games & software →- Games
7 Days to Die
The Fun Pimps
Minimum and recommended requirements
Valve (Steam)Verified source · Oct 2026 - Creative
Ableton Live 12
Ableton
Minimum requirements
AbletonVerified source · Oct 2026 - Development
Android Studio
Google
Minimum and recommended requirements
Google (Android Developers)Verified source · Oct 2026
Won’t run on this laptop (3 of 240 titles)
Per publisher requirements: a different operating system, or soldered RAM below the minimum.
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