Framework Laptop 12: An Upgrade-Friendly, Convertible 2-in-1 Linux Laptop

Written by Michael Larabel in Computers on 18 June 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT. Page 5 of 9. 40 Comments.

👁 Blender benchmark with settings of Blend File: BMW27, Compute: CPU-Only. Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 - HP ZBook Ultra G1a was the fastest.

👁 Blender benchmark with settings of Blend File: Junkshop, Compute: CPU-Only. Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 - HP ZBook Ultra G1a was the fastest.

For those engaging in heavy workloads, there are better options out there if desiring a Linux laptop able to churn through demanding work.

👁 Chaos Group V-RAY benchmark with settings of Mode: CPU. Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 - HP ZBook Ultra G1a was the fastest.

👁 OSPRay Studio benchmark with settings of Camera: 1, Resolution: 1080p, Samples Per Pixel: 16, Renderer: Path Tracer, Acceleration: CPU. Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 - HP ZBook Ultra G1a was the fastest.

👁 Embree benchmark with settings of Binary: Pathtracer ISPC, Model: Asian Dragon. Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 - HP ZBook Ultra G1a was the fastest.

At the top-end, AMD Strix Halo continues to provide very mesmerizing performance capabilities for mobile workstations.

👁 Timed Linux Kernel Compilation benchmark with settings of Build: defconfig. Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 - HP ZBook Ultra G1a was the fastest.

For code compilation workloads like building the Linux kernel, the Core i5 1334U delivered similar build speeds to older Intel Tiger Lake laptops but with better power efficiency.

👁 Timed Godot Game Engine Compilation benchmark with settings of Time To Compile. Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 - HP ZBook Ultra G1a was the fastest.

👁 SVT-AV1 benchmark with settings of Encoder Mode: Preset 13, Input: Bosphorus 4K. Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 - HP ZBook Ultra G1a was the fastest.

The Framework Laptop 13 with Strix Point or other laptops are better choices if needing to run many demanding workloads.

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