Nvidia debuts RTX Spark processor for Windows laptops, taking aim at Intel, AMD

Nvidia debuts RTX Spark processor for Windows laptops, taking aim at Intel, AMD

By Daniel Howley
Publication Date: 2026-06-01 05:30:00

Nvidia (NVDA) is taking aim at Intel (INTC) and AMD (AMD) with the debut of its RTX Spark superchip for Windows laptops. The processor, which includes a Blackwell GPU and Grace CPU, will power laptops from manufacturers including ASUS, Dell (DELL), HP (HPQ), and Microsoft (MSFT) when it lands this fall.

Unveiled during Nvidia’s GTC Taipei event,  the RTX Spark, which is also coming to small desktops, is meant for customers running AI applications, content creators, and, importantly, gamers.

According to the company, the RTX Spark will pack upward of 128GB of memory, a massive amount for any laptop.

Memory serves as a kind of temporary holding area for data the CPU needs to access quickly. Generally, the more memory, the better the overall performance

Most laptops generally pack 16GB of memory, though higher-end systems, like a top-of-the-line MacBook Pro, can be outfitted with 128GB. But to get that configuration, you’ll have to shell out a whopping $5,099.

Nvidia hasn’t announced pricing for laptops running its new chip, but it did note that the first systems will target the premium market. However, it will also offer less powerful versions of the RTX Spark with less memory for use in lower-priced notebooks.

While Nvidia didn’t provide a look at any of the laptops built using the chip, it did offer hints at styling and features, noting that the notebooks will be roughly 14 millimeters thick, include HD webcams, and all-day battery life.

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