Another SpacemiT K3 device has been launched, the Deep Computing DC-ROMA RISC-V Mainboard III for Framework Laptop 13, following Monday’s release of the K3 Pico-ITX SBC and K3-CoM260 (along with Jupiter 2 and Banana Pi BPI-SM10) and Tuesday’s release of the Firefly AIBOX-K3. Initially featuring Intel processors, the Framework Laptop 13 repairable and modular laptop previously gained a RISC-V motherboard with the StarFive JH7110-based DC-ROMA RISC-V Mainboard in 2024, followed by an ESWIN EIC7702X variant in the following year. The third RISC-V mainboard includes an octa-core K3 64-bit RISC-V SoC with up to 60 TOPS (Sparse) of AI performance, up to 32GB RAM, and an optional 1TB NVMe SSD.
Specifications for the Framework Laptop 13 with DC-ROMA RISC-V Mainboard III are as follows:
– SoC: SpacemiT K3
– CPU: 8x 64-bit RISC-V X100 “big” cores, up to 2.4 GHz, 130 KDMIPS performance; 8x RISC-V A100 AI Cores
– GPU: Imagination Technologies BXM4-64-MC1, supports Vulkan 1.3, OpenCL 3.0, OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.2
– VPU: Video decoder (H.265, H.264, VP9 up to 4K @ 120 FPS); Video encoder (H.265, H.264 up to 4K @ 60 FPS)
– AI: Up to 60 TOPS (INT4) of AI performance
– System Memory: 16GB or 32GB LPDDR5
– Storage: Optional 1TB M.2 SSD, MicroSD card slot
– Display: 13.5-inch, 2256×1504 resolution, 60Hz, 400nit brightness, 100% sRGB color gamut
– Video Output: DisplayPort via USB-C up to 4Kp60
– Camera: 1080p60 webcam
– USB: Multiple USB Type-C ports with varying features including USB 3.0 and USB PD 3.0
– Wireless: Optional WiFi and Bluetooth via Intel AX210, AX200, or RZ616
– User input: QWERTY keyboard and touchpad
– Misc: Fingerprint reader
– Battery: 55Wh
– Dimensions: 296.63 x 228.98 x 15.85mm
– Weight: 1.3kg
The SpacemiT K3 motherboard supports Ubuntu Desktop 26.04 by default. Three variants of the DC-ROMA RISC-V Mainboard III are offered:
– Basic: From $699 – Includes mainboard, RAM, case, debug expansion card, WiFi module
– Standard: From $899 – Additional 1TB NVMe SSD, USB-C and HDMI expansion cards
– Pro: From $1,499 – Additional Framework Laptop 13 2nd Gen, US English keyboard, more expansion cards
Pre-orders are open, with the first batch due in late June 2026. Pre-loaded Ubuntu is meant for developers; Ubuntu Pro subscription is available for support. More information and purchase options are available on the company’s online store.
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