# Thunderbolt Compatibility

> When using Thunderbolt devices such as docking stations and eGPUs you may see different functionality depending on your Framework device    The table below o

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Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:49:09.788Z

When using Thunderbolt devices (_such as docking stations and eGPUs_) you may see different functionality depending on your Framework device.  
  

The table below offers what can be expected when using a Thunderbolt device with your specific Framework computer. Links provided will open Expansion Card Functionality guide for the specific device.

  

**Device**

**Thunderbolt Status**

**[Framework Laptop 13 (11th Gen Intel)](https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/usb-port-definition-matrix-framework-laptop-13-HkHVUHaTge)**

Thunderbolt Certified via BIOS update

**[Framework Laptop 13 (12th Gen Intel)](https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/usb-port-definition-matrix-framework-laptop-13-HkHVUHaTge)**

Thunderbolt Certified via BIOS update

**[Framework Laptop 13 (13th Gen Intel)](https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/usb-port-definition-matrix-framework-laptop-13-HkHVUHaTge)**

Thunderbolt Certified via BIOS update

**[Framework Laptop 13 (Intel Core Ultra Series 1)](https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/usb-port-definition-matrix-framework-laptop-13-HkHVUHaTge)**

Thunderbolt Certified with BIOS 3.02

**[Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen 7040 Series)](https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/usb-port-definition-matrix-framework-laptop-13-HkHVUHaTge)**

Thunderbolt support via USB4

**[Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)](https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/usb-port-definition-matrix-framework-laptop-13-HkHVUHaTge)**

Thunderbolt support via USB4

**[Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen 7040 Series)](https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/usb-port-definition-matrix-framework-laptop-16-SkFD30Rlx)**

Thunderbolt support via USB4

**[Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)](https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/usb-port-definition-matrix-framework-laptop-16-SkFD30Rlx)**

Thunderbolt support via USB4

**[Framework Laptop 12 (13th Gen Intel)](https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/usb-port-definition-matrix-framework-laptop-12-S1nUHTAReg)**

Not Supported

**[Framework Laptop 12 (Intel® Core™ Series 3)](https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/usb-port-definition-matrix-framework-laptop-12-S1nUHTAReg)**

Thunderbolt 4 Certified via BIOS from factory  

**[Framework Desktop (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)](https://knowledgebase.frame.work/usb-port-definition-matrix-framework-desktop-Hyl9DaAAxx)**

Thunderbolt support via USB4

[**Framework Laptop 13 Pro (Intel Core Ultra Series 3)**](https://knowledgebase.frame.work/usb-port-definition-matrix-framework-laptop-13-pro-HJU7aVrpx)

Thunderbolt Certified via BIOS from factory