RTX Spark
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CEO Jensen Huang says Nvidia is too busy with the 'gigantic project' of 'reinventing the PC after 40 years' to do a handheld gaming PC based on RTX SparkNvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that the company is focused on reinventing the PC for the age of AI with its new RTX Spark chip, rather than developing a handheld gaming PC. He explained that adapting existing PC applications and games to the new architecture is a massive undertaking. While a smaller version of RTX Spark might be suitable for handhelds, Nvidia's current priority is the broader PC market.- ASUS's NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops could give the MacBook Pro some competitionASUS is set to release new laptops featuring NVIDIA's RTX Spark ARM superchip, positioning them as potential competitors to the MacBook Pro, particularly for creative professionals. These laptops are highlighted as some of the most interesting options utilizing NVIDIA's new technology.
Jen-Hsun says RTX Spark 'is 100% awesome at everything everybody expects the PC to do, and it can do more'Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang described the new RTX Spark System on Chip (SoC) as '100% awesome,' highlighting its capabilities for both PC gaming and AI-driven personal assistants. Developed in partnership with MediaTek, the SoC combines an Arm core with an Nvidia Blackwell GPU and is designed with Windows on Arm in mind, though it currently utilizes a standard Windows operating system.
Nvidia may have announced the RTX Spark, but the first true Nvidia CPU for the PC is coming in 2028Nvidia has revealed its roadmap for the RTX Spark, which will feature its own Vera CPU cores designed in-house, expected in 2028. The current RTX Spark uses licensed Arm CPU cores, but the 2028 iteration aims for world-class single-threaded performance. Nvidia also plans further generations through 2030.
MSI's new skinny two-in-one laptop has an Nvidia RTX Spark chip, which could make for some impressive gaming chopsMSI has unveiled new laptops, including the Prestige N16 Flip AI+, featuring Nvidia's new Arm-based 'RTX Spark' superchip. This chip aims to combine gaming and AI capabilities, potentially offering RTX 5070-level performance in thin, versatile two-in-one designs. While specific pricing is unconfirmed, the technology promises impressive gaming performance for portable devices.