Framework has launched its first external GPU solution, the OCuLink Dev Kit, allowing users to convert the Framework Laptop 16's internal GPU modules into external units or connect desktop-grade PCIe cards. This provides eight lanes of PCIe bandwidth, significantly boosting graphics performance beyond typical laptop capabilities. The move expands the modularity of Framework's repairable and upgradeable laptop ecosystem.
Background
Framework is known for its modular, repairable laptops that allow users to easily upgrade components. External GPUs (eGPUs) are devices that enable laptops to connect to desktop-grade graphics cards for enhanced performance.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Apr 22, 2026 at 02:07 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10