Framework upgrades Laptop 12 with Intel Core Series 3 processors

First reported by Tom's Hardware at · Updated · 3 sources

The refreshed model uses Intel's Wildcat Lake chips, with improved performance and efficiency reported by Phoronix. Tom's Hardware criticized its display performance, noting that prices often exceed $1,000. According to Phoronix, the original version launched last year as an upgradeable, Linux-friendly convertible using an Intel Raptor Lake U processor.

  • Engadget says the Laptop 12 was conceived as a Chromebook competitor.

Covered by 3 publishers within an hour of the first report.

Reporting3

Tom's Hardware Framework Laptop 12 (Wildcat Lake) review: Growing up amid an unprecedented shortage · Jake Roach
Engadget Framework Laptop 12 (2026 upgrade) review: Intel's Core Series 3 fixes a key flaw · staff@engadget.com (Daniel Cooper)
Phoronix Framework Laptop 12 Offers Improved Performance & Efficiency With Intel Core 3 Wildcat Lake · Michael Larabel

Related

Apple removes Intel Macs from Magic Mouse and Trackpad support lists
Apple revises Mac compatibility lists for Magic Mouse and Trackpad
Applied Materials and Intel expand chipmaking development partnership
Intel and Applied Materials expand collaboration on chipmaking technology

Topics Intel