Key Takeaways
1. Framework has launched a modular desktop PC that can be pre-ordered, featuring the AMD Ryzen Max+ 395 or Max 385 chips.
2. The tested Framework Desktop model with the Max+ 395 chip showed impressive thermal performance, maintaining a TDP of 95 W and temperatures averaging around 69.5°C.
3. In benchmark tests, the Framework Desktop scored 2,952 in single-core and 21,976 in multi-core performance, outperforming the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D in multi-core tasks.
4. The desktop achieved a score of 11,251 in 3DMark Time Spy, comparable to a laptop GPU setup with an RTX 4060.
5. In gaming tests, the desktop managed 73 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and over 100 FPS in Forza Horizon 5 at high settings, showcasing strong gaming performance for integrated graphics.
We’ve recently looked at the performance of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip in a forthcoming 16-inch gaming laptop. Now, we’re taking another look at the Max+ 395’s capabilities, but this time it’s in the Framework desktop PC.
Framework’s New Desktop
For those who might not know, Framework is known for its modular laptops that can be upgraded over time. A few months back, they introduced their first desktop, specifically a modular mini-PC. You can now pre-order the Framework Desktop, which comes with either a 16-core, 32-thread AMD Ryzen Max+ 395 or an 8-core, 16-thread Max 385.
Performance Insights
After the launch, we’ve got our first glimpse at the real-world performance of the Framework Desktop thanks to YouTuber ETA PRIME. The tested model was equipped with the Max+ 395 chip and 128GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Again, we have revisited the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip’s performance in this desktop setup.
The YouTuber built the unit using just the provided screwdriver, making it easy for beginners. He added a 2TB Western Digital Black SSD and chose the Noctua fan variant from the three cooling options offered by Framework. The fan was installed using a shroud supplied with the unit and connected to the APU-labelled 4-pin header inside.
Impressive Thermal Performance
Under maximum load, the chip maintained around 95 W TDP, reaching temperatures of 75.9°C at peak, while averaging around 69.5°C. ETA PRIME noted that this was impressive thermal performance for such a compact PC. In the Geekbench 6 benchmark, the Framework Desktop achieved a score of 2,952 in the single-core test and 21,976 in the multi-core test. It surpassed the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D in multi-core performance, although it lagged a bit in single-core performance.
The Framework Desktop also scored 11,251 in 3DMark Time Spy, which is comparable to an RTX 4060 laptop GPU paired with an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS setup, even though it uses only integrated graphics.
Gaming Performance
In actual gaming scenarios, Cyberpunk 2077 ran at 73 FPS at 1440p High with FSR Balanced, while Spider-Man 2 reached 130 FPS with FSR Frame Generation enabled at 1440p High. Borderlands 3 averaged between 70 to 85 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and Forza Horizon 5 delivered over 100 FPS at 1440p Extreme and 78 FPS at 4K Ultra.
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