A framework 13 with intel core 5 -1135g7 main board 16gb ram 512 ssd Ubuntu os is keepable GeForce now 120fps to 2nd monitor 120hz even though my laptop screen 60hz
Yes — your Framework Framework Laptop 13 with the Intel Core i5-1135G7, 16GB RAM and Ubuntu should be capable of running GeForce NOW at 120 FPS on an external 120Hz monitor, even though the laptop’s built-in screen is only 60Hz.
A few important points:
The external monitor must actually be set to 120Hz in Ubuntu display settings.
Use:
USB-C → DisplayPort (best option)
or a proper HDMI 2.0+ adapter/cable.
The Intel Iris Xe graphics in the i5-1135G7 are good enough for GeForce NOW because the cloud servers do the rendering.
The main limitation is usually Linux support:
On Ubuntu, GeForce NOW in a browser may sometimes be capped lower than Windows.
The best experience is usually through:
Chromium
or Chrome browser with hardware acceleration enabled.
NVIDIA officially supports high refresh streaming through Chrome/Chromium on Linux, but support/features can vary by updates.
You should be able to do:
1080p 120 FPS comfortably
likely 1440p 120 FPS too with good internet
For best results on Ubuntu:
Install Chromium or Chrome
Enable hardware acceleration
Connect monitor before launching browser
Set monitor to 120Hz:
Settings → Displays
In GeForce NOW settings:
choose 120 FPS stream
Competitive or Custom preset
You can verify the stream by pressing:
Ctrl + N
inside GeForce NOW to see:
stream FPS
refresh rate
latency
Good internet matters a lot:
35–50 Mbps stable
Ethernet preferred over Wi-Fi
A setup like yours is actually very well suited to cloud gaming because the Framework 13 stays cool and quiet compared with running games locally.