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AMD interfaces, some clarification (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by coffeefuelledtechie@alien.top to c/framework@hardware.watch

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I'm going to get the DIY edition of the 13-inch, comparing AMD to Intel

The Intel variant doesn't appear to have any limitations - it seems that any expansion module can go in any slot, but for AMD it says

Supporting USB4/DP for upper left and right slots, USB 3.2/DP for lower right slot and USB 3.2 only for lower left slot, along with USB-C power input on all four slots

Looking at the forum posts, I'm still a bit confused.

If I'm using HDMI output to two external monitors which I'm going to be doing, can I still use any slot, or am I only limited to one HDMI output on the lower left slot only (and DP on another)?

I could go for Intel but it's the end of DDR4 and I'd quite like to be on DDR5

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[–] K0nr4d@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (7 children)

This graphic should be helpful:

https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/expansion-card-functionality-on-framework-laptop-13-amd-ryzen-7040-series-SkrVx7gAh

[–] Nordithen@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

To further clarify where I think OP's confusion is coming from: there's no difference in port compatibility on AMD between HDMI and DP. That's why you'll see the graphic simply label it as "Display Output." The HDMI expansion card converts from DP internally.

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