Hi, does somebody know why Intel Core Ultra 300 series are available only on the fw13pro?
At least the ultra 5 325 would be amazing in the fw13.
Checked on the Ryzen AI 300 series the price difference between pro and non pro is 180€ or 310€, depending if the fw13 is configured with the 2.2k or the older 2.8k screen.
Considering the ultra 5 325 is on par with the ai 5 340 in cpu, with the ai 7 350 in igpu and within 10% in npu aswell with way higher soc TOPS, while bringing that way better battery life it would be a very good value at 1349€ - 310€=1039€ calculated from the comparison of the ryzen ai 300 series models.
Who needs more cpu can always go for a 7 class option and the older ryzen 5 7640u 200€ cheaper makes a good budget option.
That is because Framework laptop 13 Pro and Framework laptop 13 are different products. I’m assuming you’re referring to Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor (and not AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series). Ultra Series 3 is also not available on Framework Laptop 12, Framework Laptop 16 and Framework Desktop. As of today, it’s only available on Framework Laptop 13 Pro platform.
If you’d like to use it on Framework Laptop 13, you can purchase the mainboard and the chassis separately.
I guess that means if you’re new to Framework for a 13 inch current-year offering, your entry bar is now higher than previous years. i.e. There’s no non-pro with current-year processor being offered?