NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops go on sale from $2,599 with Arm chip and Windows 11
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NVIDIA said on October 16, 2026 that the first RTX Spark Windows laptops, built on its Arm-based Grace CPU and Blackwell GPU superchip, are on sale from $2,599.
What Happened
NVIDIA announced on Friday, October 16, 2026 that the first RTX Spark laptops are available to buy, marking the company's entry into Windows PCs with its own processor. RTX Spark is a single superchip that combines an NVIDIA Grace CPU, based on Arm designs, with an NVIDIA Blackwell RTX graphics processor, and supports up to 128 GB of unified memory. Laptops using it are being sold by ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI, starting at $2,599, with prices and configurations varying by region. NVIDIA called the launch a new beginning for Windows PCs.
Key Facts
- NVIDIA said on October 16, 2026 that RTX Spark laptops are now available globally, starting at $2,599.
- The RTX Spark chip combines an Arm-based NVIDIA Grace CPU with an NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU.
- It supports up to 128 GB of unified memory and up to 1 petaflop of AI performance at FP4 precision.
- NVIDIA lists two versions: a 6,144-core GPU with a 20-core CPU, and a 5,120-core GPU with an 18-core CPU.
- Launch laptops include the ASUS ProArt P14 and P16, Dell XPS 16, HP OmniBook Ultra and OmniBook X 14, Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n, Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra, and MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+ and Prestige N16.
- Reported prices range from $2,599 for the Surface Laptop Ultra to $3,799 for the Dell XPS 16.
- The machines run Windows 11, and NVIDIA says more systems will follow.
Why It Matters
Until now, NVIDIA's role in Windows laptops has been the graphics chip sitting next to someone else's processor. With RTX Spark, NVIDIA supplies the main processor as well, putting it in direct competition with the traditional PC chipmakers. Because the CPU is based on Arm designs rather than the x86 designs used by Intel and AMD, the launch also adds weight to Arm-based Windows computers.
The headline numbers point to who these machines are for. Up to 128 GB of memory shared between the CPU and GPU, and up to a petaflop of AI performance at low precision, are aimed at people who want to run large AI models, edit high-resolution video or do 3D work on a laptop rather than in the cloud. Shared memory lets the graphics chip draw on the full 128 GB, which matters for large AI models. The prices, starting at $2,599, place RTX Spark at the premium end of the market rather than in everyday laptops.
The list of partners is also significant. Getting ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI to launch designs on day one means RTX Spark arrives across the major brands at once. Buyers will still want to see early reviews on how well their existing Windows software and games run on the new Arm-based chip.
| Laptop | Maker |
|---|---|
| ProArt P14, ProArt P16 | ASUS |
| XPS 16 | Dell |
| OmniBook Ultra, OmniBook X 14 | HP |
| Yoga Pro 9n | Lenovo |
| Surface Laptop Ultra | Microsoft |
| Prestige N16 Flip AI+, Prestige N16 | MSI |
Impact
Short-term: Creators, developers and AI researchers who want strong local AI performance now have a new class of Windows laptop to consider, but at prices above most mainstream machines. Early reviews will shape demand.
Long-term: If RTX Spark sells well, it could change the balance of power in PC chips, putting more pressure on Intel and AMD and encouraging software makers to optimise Windows apps for Arm processors. It may also bring more AI work from the cloud onto personal devices.
Who is affected: Laptop buyers in the creative and AI fields, PC makers that adopted the chip, Intel and AMD as competitors, Windows software developers, and NVIDIA's investors watching its expansion beyond data centres. In India, buyers will need to wait for local pricing, since NVIDIA says prices vary by region.
Key Takeaway
With RTX Spark laptops on sale from $2,599 across six major brands, NVIDIA has moved from supplying graphics chips to supplying the main processor of premium Windows PCs.
Questions and Answers
What is NVIDIA RTX Spark?
RTX Spark is an NVIDIA superchip for Windows PCs that combines an Arm-based Grace CPU and a Blackwell RTX GPU, with up to 128 GB of unified memory and up to 1 petaflop of FP4 AI performance.
Which RTX Spark laptops can I buy?
Launch models include the ASUS ProArt P14 and P16, Dell XPS 16, HP OmniBook Ultra and OmniBook X 14, Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n, Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra, and MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+ and Prestige N16.
How much do RTX Spark laptops cost?
NVIDIA says prices start at $2,599. Reported prices run from $2,599 for the Surface Laptop Ultra to $3,799 for the Dell XPS 16, and pricing varies by region.
Do RTX Spark PCs run normal Windows?
Yes. NVIDIA lists Windows 11 as the operating system for RTX Spark machines.
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