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Framework Laptop 13 (2021) Intel Gen 11

Intel Iris Xe Graphics · Core i7-1165G7 · 16GB RAM · 13.5" 2.2K matte
$1,299
C
50/100 overall
Framework Laptop 13 (2021) Intel Gen 11 is a productivity laptop built around the Core i7-1165G7 and Intel Iris Xe Graphics, paired with 16GB RAM and a 13.5" 2.2K matte display. It weighs 2.87 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 9 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~5.9 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 0 GB VRAM + 16 GB RAM means the system can runs ~8b llms locally. At $1,299, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 50/100 (tier C).

Specifications

BrandFramework
CategoryProductivity
GPUIntel Iris Xe Graphics
CPUCore i7-1165G7
RAM16 GB
VRAM0 GB
Screen13.5" 2.2K matte
Weight2.87 lbs
Battery (claimed)9 hrs
Battery (realistic)~5.9 hrs
Price (USD)$1,299

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierC · 50/100
GPU score9/100
CPU score58/100
AI / LLM capability~8B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~8B LLMs locally
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