Framework Claims Up To 70% Increase In Battery Life As It Transitions To Intel Wildcat Lake For Laptop 12

wccftech | Aug. 19, 2026, 8:37 a.m. | Original

The company has switched to the newer Intel Core Series 3 processors for superior battery life, starting at just $549.

Popular laptop manufacturer Framework has introduced its latest Laptop 12 series, featuring the Intel Core Series 3 processors. This series transitions from Intel 13th-gen SKUs to the latest Wildcat Lake processors, aiming at the affordable market while also delivering a power-efficient and lightweight experience.

The company says that they have also added Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 7, and features such as a fingerprint reader and a backlit keyboard. Also, this is the first time a pre-built version is preloaded with Fedora Linux for customers. The pre-orders have been opened and the first batch (Batch 1) will start shipping in October.

A range of Framework Laptop 12 models are displayed in various modes, including a 2-in-1 design with 'Configure now' text and features like Linux support and Intel Core Series 3 processors.

The Framework 12 is an existing laptop lineup that featured processors like Intel Core i5 1334U, but now the new laptop configurations will include SKUs such as the Core 3 304, Core 5 320, and Core 7 350. The Core 3 304 is the base configuration, featuring a 1+4 core configuration and up to 4.3 GHz, while the Core 5 320 and Core 7 350 will boast a 2+4 core configuration with up to 4.6-4.8 GHz.

With the change in the SKUs, users will receive either one Xe3-based iGPU or two Xe3 GPU cores if they opt for the Core 5 or Core 7 SKU. In any case, Framework promises high power efficiency for improved battery life, low noise, and better surface temperatures. The company says it has found that the Core 5 320-based Laptop 12 delivers a staggering 70% increase in battery life when streaming Netflix 4K content compared to the Core i5 1334U.

A pair of hands is performing assembly on a Framework laptop, available with Intel Core processors, with specifications for Core 3 304, Core 5 320, and Core 7 350 listed on the side.

As far as connectivity is concerned, the Laptop 12 brings two expansion card slots that support Thunderbolt 4 for faster devices. The configuration can support up to 64 GB of DDR5-5600 memory and up to 2 TB of M.2 2230 storage. The price starts at $549, but when you add a single 8 GB DDR5 memory stick and a 500 GB SSD, the price reaches $844. By adding more memory and storage, the price will easily go past $1000, and will further increase as users add a dedicated OS, expansion cards, or customize the keyboard.

News Source: Framework

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