Framework · 2024
Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen 7040)
AMD Ryzen 7040
A modular all-AMD 16-inch laptop with a swappable Radeon RX 7700S graphics module that Phoronix ran on Linux for months with great support, from 1399 USD for the DIY edition.
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- Best for programming gaming creative work AI and data work
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on speed and display, with no category below average.
- Battery 5/10
- Display 7/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 8/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- 165Hz screen, smoother motion
- RAM upgradeable to 64 GB
Linux
Excellent · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : needs tweak
- Webcam : unknown
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Phoronix ran it predominantly under Linux for months and called support great. 04 LTS for the Ryzen 7040 series, with newer releases also fine.
Phoronix: Framework Laptop 16 Linux review →Show full report
7040 series, with newer releases also fine. All-AMD: Ryzen 7 7840HS plus the optional Radeon RX 7700S graphics module run on the open Mesa and AMDGPU stack with a recent kernel and AMDGPU firmware. MediaTek MT7922 WiFi and Bluetooth work. The one caveat is the fingerprint reader, which can misbehave unless on the latest firmware.
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : needs tweak
- Webcam : unknown
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Fedora 39 is a Framework-recommended distribution for the Ryzen 7040 series and ships a new enough Mesa and kernel for the RX 7700S module out of the box. Same fingerprint firmware caveat as on Ubuntu.
Phoronix: Framework Laptop 16 Linux review →
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS |
|---|---|
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 7700S (8GB GDDR6) module |
| RAM | 16 GB, upgradeable to 64 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 16" 2560x1600 @ 165Hzsmoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 2.1 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 85 Wh |
Common questions
- Does the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen 7040) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Phoronix ran it predominantly under Linux for months and called support great.
- Is the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen 7040) good for programming?
- For programming we score it 7/10 on value and 8/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen 7040)?
- 2.1 kg (4.63 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 85 Wh pack. We score battery 5/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with Windows. It also runs Linux; see the Linux block above for per-distro detail.
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from $1,399 RRP
Buy direct at Framework (EU shipping incl.)This is a plain link to the vendor. We earn nothing from it today. Vendor-direct affiliate programmes are not yet enrolled; if one goes live it will be disclosed and will still cost you nothing. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-19.
