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Framework Adds Swappable Nvidia RTX 5070 to Laptop 16 as Preorders Open

Backwards compatibility extends the Laptop 16’s modular upgrade path.

Framework 16 with new Nvidia graphics module and AMD mainboard
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Overview

  • Preorders are live starting at $1,499 with first shipments planned for November, while systems configured with the new GPU start at $2,199 and the RTX 5070 module costs $699 with a $109 240W USB‑C adapter.
  • The new graphics module fits existing Laptop 16 units and adds a rear USB‑C port for DisplayPort output and 240W power input.
  • Framework is offering updated mainboards with AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors (Ryzen AI 7 350 or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370), Wi‑Fi 7, support for four display outputs, up to 96GB of RAM and up to 10TB of storage.
  • The company claims a 30–40% GPU uplift versus the original Radeon RX 7700S, noting the laptop RTX 5070 is an 8GB GDDR7 GB206‑based part that differs from the desktop 5070.
  • A revamped thermal system uses a new heatsink, reworked fans and Honeywell phase‑change TIM, and Framework will offer an updated RX 7700S module with the new cooling and reduced pricing; the 2nd‑gen display officially adds G‑Sync while the original remains FreeSync‑only.