MetaComputing, a Switzerland-based innovator founded in 2024, today announced its latest breakthrough in intelligent computing — the MetaComputig AI PC with Framework Laptop 13, developed in collaboration with CIX Technology. This product marks a major step toward bringing powerful, energy-efficient AI performance to consumer desktops, designed to blend artificial intelligence with open computing seamlessly.
The launch of the AI PC marks a major milestone for MetaComputing, showcasing its latest innovation. Powered by the CIX Technology CP8180 SoC, the new AI PC delivers up to 45 TOPS of AI performance, built on advanced 6nm process technology. It features a 12-core Arm CPU (Cortex-A720 and Cortex-A520) clocked up to 2.6 GHz, and a 10-core Mali GPU, ensuring powerful multitasking and AI acceleration in a compact, power-efficient design.
Pre-installed with Linux, this AI PC brings cutting-edge technology to developers and tech enthusiasts eager to explore the full potential of Linux and Arm, featuring advanced AI performance.
This AI PC can be paired with the Framework Laptop 13 or the co-branded Framework and Cooler Master Case, offering flexibility for both professional and personal setups. The product is now available on the MetaComputing Store, with prices starting at $599 USD.
This AI PC made its first public debut at the CIX Ecosystem Conference on November 27 2025. Both Arm and CIX attend this conference and emphasized how MetaComputing’s work is strengthening the broader Arm ecosystem.
Key Features
• Powerful AI CPU Perfect for Multi-Tasking: Up to 45 TOPS heterogenous AI computing power delivers outstanding on-device inference performance for AI workloads.
• Native Linux experience: Pre-installed with mainstream Linux systems, offering full compatibility with Arm-based Linux software ecosystems.
• Sustainable Modular Design: A future-ready, eco-friendly architecture that supports easy upgrades, reducing electronic waste and extending hardware lifecycles.
The launch of the AI PC represents a milestone in collaborative innovation among open computing pioneers. Together with partners including CIX Technology, Arm, and Framework, MetaComputing is accelerating the convergence of AI and open hardware to redefine the future of personal computing.
Hank Sun, Founder & CEO of CIX Technology, added: "The CP8180 was built to bring AI performance to the edge with unmatched efficiency. Together with MetaComputing, we’re transforming the user experience through local AI processing."
“As AI becomes integral to everyday experiences, bringing intelligence closer to the edge is essential,” said Parag Beeraka, senior director, consumer computing, Edge AI Business Unit, Arm. “MetaComputing’s new AI PC is meeting that need, delivering energy-efficient AI compute and bringing powerful on-device AI to developers.”
Nirav Patel, Founder of Framework, said:" We're excited to see the continued growth of the Framework Laptop ecosystem, now with the first-ever Arm-powered Framework Laptop 13 Mainboard from the team at MetaComputing. This is an excellent onramp for developers and makers to work with the new CIX CP8180 Arm SoC."
The Framework AI PC by MetaComputing is available now via the MetaComputing Store, with pricing starting at $599 USD. For more detailed information and to place an order, please visit the MetaComputing Website.
