Framework 12 (Early 2025) vs MacBook 13 (Early 2008)

Framework 12 (Early 2025) $549
MacBook 13 (Early 2008) $1,099
Base Price (MSRP)
$549
Base Price (MSRP)
$1,099
CPU
Core i3-1315U
CPU
Core 2 Duo T8100
GPU
UHD 64EU 1250MHz Gen 12
GPU
GMA X3100 500MHz
Memory
8GB (+$40)
Memory
1GB
Storage
500GB (+$99)
Storage
120GB
Display
12.2" LCD 1920×1200 Touch
Display
13.3" LCD TN 1280×800

GB6 Single-Core

  • 7.59x faster vs MacBook 13 (Early 2008)
  • 87% slower vs Framework 12 (Early 2025)
Framework 12 (Early 2025) - GB6S 2,050
x7.59
MacBook 13 (Early 2008) - GB6S 270
x1

GB6 Multi-Core

  • 11.63x faster vs MacBook 13 (Early 2008)
  • 91% slower vs Framework 12 (Early 2025)
Framework 12 (Early 2025) - GB6M 5,000
x11.63
MacBook 13 (Early 2008) - GB6M 430
x1
CPU Image
Core i3-1315U
6 Cores
8 Threads
1.2GHz Clock
CPU Image
Core 2 Duo T8100
2 Cores
2 Threads
2.1GHz Clock
Core i3-1315U vs Core 2 Duo T8100 Full Specs Comparison
GPU Image
UHD 64EU 1250MHz Gen 12
512 Shaders
1250MHz
Shared Memory
GPU Image
GMA X3100 500MHz
8 Shaders
500MHz
Shared Memory
1.28 TFLOPS FP32
3%
N/A
0%
UHD 64EU 1250MHz Gen 12 vs GMA X3100 500MHz Full Specs Comparison
8GB
DDR5-5600
1GB
DDR2-667
24 Tabs
5%
Unknown # Tabs
0%
500GB
M.2-2230-M-S3
PCIe 4.0 x4
Up to 5GB/s
120GB
2.5"
SATA 1
-
930 min 4K Video
23%
170 min 4K Video
4%
No Optical Drive
8x Combo Drive
Slot Loading
12.2"
LCD
13.3"
LCD TN
12.2"
13.3"
Area
66.9 in² (431.6 cm²)
16:10 Aspect Ratio
Area
79.5 in² (512.9 cm²)
16:10 Aspect Ratio
Brightness
400 Nits
Brightness
250 Nits
Refresh Rate
60Hz
Refresh Rate
60Hz
Resolution
1920×1200
2.3 Million Pixels
186 PPI
Resolution
1280×800
1 Million Pixels
113 PPI
1920×1200
1280×800
LED Backlight
1,500:1 Contrast
CCFL Backlight
1,000:1 Contrast
-
-
-
Viewing Angles
160° Horizontal
160° Vertical
Colour Depth
8-bit
Colour Depth
8-bit
Coverage
69% sRGB
Coverage
100% sRGB
Coating
Matte
Fully Laminated
-
-
-
Touch
Capacitive
-
-
1920×1200
1280×800
1080p
480p
Framework Stylus
Not Included
No Biometrics
No Biometrics
2
2
2
1
No Cellular
No Cellular
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
2 Stream
Up to 2400Mbps
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
2 Stream
Up to 144Mbps
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 2.0
Infrared
700 Series P+
GM965
ICH8M
Data
-
1x USB 3.1 (10Gbps)
4x USB-C 3.1 (10Gbps) + DP + PD
-
Data
2x USB 2.0 (480Mbps)
-
-
1x FireWire 400
Network
-
1x Ethernet (2.5Gbps)
Network
1x Ethernet (1Gbps)
-
Video
-
1x DisplayPort 1.4
1x HDMI 2.0
Video
1x mini-DVI
-
-
Audio
1x Audio Jack
Audio
2x Audio Jack
Card
1x micro SDXC Card UHS-I
-
-
-
-
Power
MagSafe
-
-
Security
Kensington Lock
External
External
Not Included
-
-
60W
16.50V
3.65A
-
-
MagSafe T
1.8M (6 ft) Cable
50Wh
3247mAh
15.40V
Lithium-Ion Polymer
-
55Wh
5093mAh
10.80V
Lithium-Ion Polymer
User Replaceable
Up to 8 Hours
Up to 3.5 Hours
Windows
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Windows
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion (Latest)
Windows 7 (Latest)
Build Material
Plastic
Build Material
Plastic
Cooler
1x Fans
Cooler
1x Fans
Convertible
-
Height
18.5 mm (0.7 in)
Width
287 mm (11.3 in)
Depth
213.9 mm (8.4 in)
Volume
1.13 L
Height
27.5 mm (1.1 in)
Width
325 mm (12.8 in)
Depth
227 mm (8.9 in)
Volume
2.03 L
Weight
1.3 kg (2.9 lb)
Weight
2.36 kg (5.2 lb)
CPU
Not Upgradable
CPU
Not Upgradable
GPU
Not Upgradable
GPU
Not Upgradable
Memory
Upgradable
Memory
Upgradable
Storage
Upgradable
Storage
Upgradable
Wi-Fi
Upgradable
Wi-Fi
Upgradable
Motherboard
Upgradable
Motherboard
Not Upgradable
Power Supply
Upgradable
Power Supply
Upgradable
Storage Slots
1x M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4
-
Storage Slots
-
1x 2.5" Bay
Memory Slots
1x SO-DIMM
Memory Slots
2x SO-DIMM
A1181
EMC 2242
MacBook4,1
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