Panther Lake in Framework 13 is soldered or SODIMM?
Panther Lake in Framework 13 is soldered or SODIMM?
Hey there! I understand you're not looking for an upgrade alert, but I'd love to hear what others think about soldered RAM. (Sorry if this has been talked about before—searching for Panther Lake didn’t turn up anything.) Right now I'm running the FW13 with Ryzen AI, using a 370 with 32GB RAM. Would you prefer faster soldered RAM or slower SODIMMs? Are LPCAMM modules worth considering? Or would it make sense to have both choices available? I’m not planning to buy more RAM soon, especially given the current prices—maybe not until after my next mainboard upgrade. Personally, I lean toward soldered RAM since it offers better performance without the hassle of frequent replacements. Panther Lake sounds promising for many users, and I’m happy to see more competition in the market. Looking forward to your thoughts! ^^
Am I preferring slow DDR5 or fast LPDDR? LPCAMM might provide the best of both, but since my laptop isn’t close to being replaced yet, I haven’t explored the available choices. I think 15"+ gaming laptops will likely stick with SODIMM RAM because they tend to cut costs on memory.
Soldered RAM in laptops presents a compelling point. Performance gains are clear, and space efficiency is another advantage—though this is subjective. Memory upgrades in laptops are typically rare, particularly in premium models where buyers usually opt for maximum configurations right out of the box. Design elements like board layout and sockets add to the cost, both in materials and development. Offering both soldered and un-soldered options would be beneficial, but I think the company might lack the scale to expand its product range significantly.