Framework Laptop 12 (2026) review: Core Series 3 fixes thermal flaw
Framework upgraded the Laptop 12 to Intel Core Series 3 chips (Core 3 304, Core 5 320, Core 7 350), eliminating the throttling issues of the original. RAM now maxes out at 64GB, expansion slots support Thunderbolt 4, and the 2026 model adds a fingerprint reader and backlit keyboard.
- Intel Core Series 3 replaces 13th-gen Core i3/i5 CPUs
- Up to 64GB RAM and Thunderbolt 4 in expansion slots
- Fingerprint reader and backlit keyboard now included
- Cyberpunk 2077 runs without dropped frames on low settings
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