Written by Aaron Klotz, Freelance News Writer for Tom’s Hardware.
Ubuntu beats Windows 11 once again on another Ryzen-powered machine.
Phoronix tested the Framework Laptop 16 in Ubuntu to see if the Linux OS can outperform Windows 11 on the most modular portable rig around. In testing — with Ubuntu 23.10 and 24.04, Phoronix discovered that both Linux versions were faster than Windows 11 in most applications.
The Framework Laptop 16 is a 16-inch notebook and what sets it apart from other laptops is its modular construction. The laptop can be customized with different aesthetic parts and components, and in there’s a DIY edition where users can build their own PCs. For instance, all of the I/O is removable and replaceable with different ports, and the optional RX 7700S GPU comes in a module that can be installed (or removed) by the user.
That Framework Laptop 16 can be configured to come with Windows 11 pre-installed. That said, Framework promotes Linux as a viable alternative if you don’t choose to your Framework 16 to come with Windows 11, which is the perfect segue into Phoronix’s testing.
