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System76 Oryx Pro (oryp13)
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System76 · 2025

System76 Oryx Pro

oryp13

Linux-first CUDA workstation pairing Strix Point with a mobile RTX 5070 on a 240 Hz QHD+ panel, from 2599 USD with COSMIC preinstalled.

from € 2.860 $2,599 RRP

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Scorecard

6.5 / 10

Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.

Strongest on speed, weakest on battery.

  • Battery 3/10
  • Display 8/10
  • Build 6/10
  • Keyboard 6/10
  • Speed 10/10
  • Value 6/10

Worth knowing

Stands out

  • Linux runs out of the box
  • Bright 500-nit screen, readable in sunlight
  • 240Hz screen, smoother motion
  • RAM upgradeable to 64 GB

Watch for

  • NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
  • Heavy at 2.25 kg for daily carry
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Linux

Linux readiness9.3

Excellent · Best on popos. Confidence: medium · How we score

Linux compatibility, per distro

  • Pop!_OS Out of the box
    • Wi-Fi : works
    • Bluetooth : works
    • Fingerprint : unknown
    • Webcam : works
    • Audio : works
    • Suspend : needs tweak

    04 LTS beta). Strix Point Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 paired with an NVIDIA RTX 5070 Laptop (105 W TGP), so the iGPU runs on mainline amdgpu and the dGPU on the proprietary driver, with System76 firmware (non-open, not coreboot on this model) and system76-power handling iGPU/dGPU/hybrid switching.

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    model) and system76-power handling iGPU/dGPU/hybrid switching. Suspend on the 5070 is the standard NVIDIA s2idle caveat; hybrid mode behaves better than dedicated. SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 to 96 GB across two slots, two M.2 NVMe to 8 TB. No fingerprint reader.

    System76 tech-docs: Oryx Pro (oryp13) →
  • Fedora Minor setup
    • Wi-Fi : works
    • Bluetooth : works
    • Fingerprint : unknown
    • Webcam : works
    • Audio : works
    • Suspend : needs tweak

    Fedora 41 or newer for Strix Point plus an RTX 50-series; you lose system76-power, so GPU switching falls back to manual PRIME or supergfxctl. RPM Fusion akmod-nvidia.

Specs

Specifications for System76 Oryx Pro
CPUAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop (8GB)
RAM32 GB, upgradeable to 64 GB
Storage1 TB
Screen16" 2560x1600 @ 240Hz, 500 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion
Weight2.25 kgheavy for daily carry
Battery80 Wh, around 4 h real-world

Common questions

Does the System76 Oryx Pro (oryp13) work with Linux?
Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Pop!_OS, Fedora). First Linux laptop to ship with the COSMIC desktop (Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS beta).
What does the System76 Oryx Pro (oryp13) cost?
RRP is about 2599 USD (2860 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
Is the System76 Oryx Pro (oryp13) good for AI and data work?
For AI and data work we score it 6/10 on value and 10/10 on performance.
How heavy is the System76 Oryx Pro (oryp13)?
2.25 kg (4.96 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
What's the battery life like?
A 80 Wh pack, around 4 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 3/10.
Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 1000 GB on this configuration.

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from € 2.860 $2,599 RRP

Buy direct at System76 (EU shipping incl.)

Shown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.

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 2026-05-20.

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