# AI 9 HX 370 Noise and Heat etc. Compared to 7040 Series **URL:** \ **Category:** Framework Laptop 13\ **Tags:** amd-ai-300, amd-7040\ **Created:** [May 26, 2025, 2:03am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/ai-9-hx-370-noise-and-heat-etc-compared-to-7040-series/69724 "2025-05-26T02:03:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 20
**Author:** ![ehsanj](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/ehsanj/32/24750_2.png) [@ehsanj](https://community.frame.work/u/ehsanj)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2025, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/ai-9-hx-370-noise-and-heat-etc-compared-to-7040-series/69724/20 "2025-07-13T18:27:07Z")
Since I was pushing my 7640u frequently enough for the temps and noise to be an issue (65-70c sustained temps with frequent peeks around 80-85c), I decided to upgrade to 7840u to keep me going strong for the next 2-3 years, hoping for something better to come along and bake to maturity. The upgrade lifted my experience significantly. However, I ran into this issue where the machine would have a blank display on start/restart if it’s connected to a docking station, an [issue](https://community.frame.work/t/blank-screen-on-reboot-when-connected-to-dock/67905) that affected both 7640u and 7840u AFTER upgrading to BIOS 3.09. I have a ticket open with support which is slow going to put it mildly. So, frustrated, I requested a return of 7840u and will continue working with support using the 7640u mainboard (while I still have it). So, at this point, I had zero desire to upgrade. But, because the universe _really_ wanted me to upgrade 😅), up popped a marketplace [post](https://community.frame.work/t/sold-us-ca-framework-13-ai-9-hx-370-mainboard-unopened-700-obo/71994/1) offering the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 for $700 (that’s a $300 markdown on an unopened unit)! I jumped on the opportunity, and now waiting for delivery. As you can imagine, it was an easy decision considering I was happy paying $500 for 7840u a few weeks ago. I’ll post my experience with the new processor once I’ve had a chance to play with it for a few weeks (estimated delivery date is 7/18). --- _[View the full topic](https://community.frame.work/t/ai-9-hx-370-noise-and-heat-etc-compared-to-7040-series/69724)._