Timeline of Generational Changes

Framework Laptop 13
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Since there’s been some confusion, this post is a timeline outlining the major changes between generations of Framework Laptop 13. It has been marked as a wiki post so anyone can edit it. Feel free to correct any errors you see.

Changes persist between generations unless otherwise indicated.

Intel Core 11th Gen (Batch 1 Shipped August 2021)

  • Around October 2021, Framework switched the audio codec from Realtek ALC295 to the Tempo 92HD95B due to chip shortages

Intel Core 12th Gen (Batch 1 Shipped July 2022)

  • New CNC Top Cover
  • RTC Battery no longer required for operation (still populated by default)

Intel Core 13th Gen (Batch 1 Shipped May/June 2023)

Announced at the same time as AMD 7040 Series. Only the changes listed under both models apply to both models.

  • Matte Display
  • 3.5 Kg Hinges
  • 61 Wh Battery (Core i7 configs only)
  • RTC Battery not populated by default
  • WiFi Card Bracket which holds antenna connectors while handling the card
  • 80 dB Speakers

AMD Ryzen 7040 Series (Batch 1 Shipped October 2023)

Announced at the same time as 13th Gen Intel Core. Only the changes listed under both models apply to both models.

  • Matte Display
  • 3.5 Kg Hinges
  • 61 Wh Battery (Ryzen 7 configs only)
  • RTC Battery not populated by default
  • WiFi Card Bracket which holds antenna connectors while handling the card
  • RealTek ALC295 Audio CODEC (return of the original CODEC from Intel Core 11th Gen)
  • 2-pin RTC Battery connector replaces old battery socket
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Does the 2pin RTC connector allows non rechargeable batteries like in any other laptop/desktop?

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Edited to separate Intel Core 13th Gen and AMD Ryzen 7040 Series

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I doubt it, but they haven’t said. It’s really not good to put non-rechargeable RTC batteries in any device that is designed for rechargables. It can damage the board and/or the battery, and would need to be replaced often.

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For a short moment, I thought we are going to see the product road map. ^^;

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Nope! Not a framework employee, so I don’t have that info (as much as I would love to as well).

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It wouldn’t be wise for them to publish unreleased products too. But I admit I was tempted to click into this post in hopes of seeing something about Meteor Lake.

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Added some dates. Timeline needs dates, IMO.

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Minor hyperlink and formatting changes. Thanks for the times @Second_Coming.

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Added batch 1 shipping date for AMD 7040 series.

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If I have the Framework Laptop 13 DIY Edition (AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series) shipped January 2024, is that considered 1st Gen Batch 1, then?

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No. Batch 1 of AMD 7040 Series shipped in October 2023. You placed an in-stock order.