Another day, another SpacemiT K3 device is released, namely Deep Computing DC-ROMA RISC-V Mainboard III for Framework Laptop 13, following the K3 Pico-ITX SBC and K3-CoM260 (and related Jupiter 2 and Banana Pi BPI-SM10) on Monday, and the Firefly AIBOX-K3 on Tuesday.
Initially launched with Intel processors, the Framework Laptop 13 repairable and modular laptop had already got a RISC-V motherboard with the StarFive JH7110-based “DC-ROMA RISC-V Mainboard” in 2024, followed by an ESWIN EIC7702X variant the next year. The third RISC-V mainboard features the 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 of the Framework Laptop 13 with DC-ROMA RISC-V Mainboard III:
- SoC – SpacemiT K3
- CPU
- 8x 64-bit RISC-V X100 “big” cores clocked up to 2.4 GHz, RVA23 compliance; 130 KDMIPS performance (similar to RK3588)
- 8x RISC-V A100 AI Cores with support for up to 1024-bit RVV1.0 parallel computing, optimized for matrix operations.
- GPU – Imagination Technologies BXM4-64-MC1 GPU with Vulkan 1.3, OpenCL 3.0, and OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.2 support
- 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 using dedicated TCM and DMA acceleration channels
- CPU
- System Memory – 16GB or 32GB LPDDR5
- Storage
- Optional 1TB M.2 SSD via M.2 2280 Key-M (SATA/PCIe) socket
- MicroSD card slot
- Display – 13.5-inch display with 2256×1504 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 400nit brightness, and 100% sRGB color gamut
- Video Output – DisplayPort (via USB-C) up to 4Kp60
- Camera – 1080p60 webcam
- USB
- USB Type-C port with USB 3.0, DP1.4 Alt. mode, USB PD 3.0 up to 65W
- USB Type-C port with USB 3.0, USB PD 3.0 up to 65W
- USB Type-C USB 3.2/USB 2.0 port
- Wireless – Optional WiFi and Bluetooth via Intel AX210 (Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3), AX200, or RZ616 module
- 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 is supported by Ubuntu Desktop 26.04 by default.
Three variants of the DC-ROMA RISC-V Mainboard III are available:
- Basic – $699 and up – SpacemiT K3 mainboard with 16GB or 32GB RAM, Framework & Cooler Master Case, Debug expansion card (UART/EC-S/USB-C), WiFi module and antenna
- Standard – $899 and up – SpacemiT K3 mainboard with 16GB or 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, USB-C expansion card, HDMI expansion card, WiFi module and antenna
- Pro – $1,499 and up – SpacemiT K3 mainboard with 16GB or 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, Framework Laptop 13 2nd Gen, US English keyboard, 2x USB-C expansion cards, and WiFi module
That’s not quite the $300+ asked for SpacemiT and/or Firefly K3 hardware platforms, but the specifications are a little better, and Deep Computing hardware is usually pricier. Those are pre-orders with the first batch scheduled for the end of June 2026. Note that the Ubuntu instance pre-loaded on the device is for developers, and you may purchase an Ubuntu Pro subscription to get support and security maintenance from Canonical. You’ll find more details and purchase options on the company’s online store.
Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.
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