The upgradable laptop maker’s newest Framework Laptop 16 can be configured with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 GPU through a detachable module.
Upgradable laptop vendor Framework Computer is releasing a second-generation model of its 16-inch laptop, which now supports an Nvidia GPU.
More than two years after introducing its first stab at a 16-inch notebook, the San Francisco company debuted the new Framework 16. At launch, the product only had an AMD Radeon RX 7700S GPU as an attachable module. But it now supports Nvidia graphics via a laptop-focused GeForce RTX 5070 GPU.
The result is a custom graphics module that can slot in the back of the Framework 16, similar to the first-gen model. This time, the company also upgraded the Nvidia module’s USB-C port to funnel power to the laptop, rather than merely act as a DisplayPort for a third-party monitor.
On the downside, the RTX 5070 graphics module is expensive at $700. However, owners of the original Framework 16 can also use the new module, which is up for preorder.
But what about the RTX 5080 or 5090? In a video, Framework CEO Nirav Patel said fitting on a more powerful Nvidia GPU currently isn’t possible without significantly increasing the graphics module’s size and creating a bulky attachment to the laptop’s rear.
