Nvidia introduced the RTX Spark chip, designed to power Windows laptops and desktops with advanced AI capabilities. The announcement came on June 1, 2026, at Computex in Taipei, with the chip set for release in the fall of 2026. [1, 2, 3]

The RTX Spark, also referred to as N1X or RTX Spark Superchip, integrates a central processing unit (CPU) and a graphics processing unit (GPU). The CPU offers up to 20 computing cores paired with a Blackwell-generation GPU featuring 6,144 cores. The chip was developed with collaboration from Taiwan’s MediaTek. [1, 4, 3, 5]

This new chip will run Microsoft’s Windows for Arm operating system. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said at the unveiling, "Microsoft and Nvidia are going to reinvent the PC. This is going to be the new PC." He added the platform would allow AI agents to run locally on personal computers, enhancing AI features in games and applications. [6, 1, 2, 7, 8]

Nvidia is targeting premium Windows PC models that are thin, light, and powerful initially, with plans to expand to other price segments later. Several brands including Microsoft Surface, Dell, Lenovo, HP, ASUS, MSI, Acer, and Gigabyte plan to release RTX Spark devices in late 2026. [1, 4, 8, 3]

This marks Nvidia’s re-entry into the PC CPU market after a failed attempt more than a decade ago with ARM-based Windows devices. The company aims to challenge longtime industry leaders Intel and AMD for dominance in the Windows CPU market. [1, 4, 8]

The RTX Spark chip supports running complex AI workloads locally, including large language models and AI agents, giving it an edge in AI-driven computing. [7, 8]

At a June 2 press conference, Huang said Nvidia secured capacity for strong CPU and GPU growth despite ongoing supply constraints, stating, "We have supply for very, very robust growth, but we’re still supply constrained." He also revealed plans to invest about US$150 billion annually in Taiwan to support the AI ecosystem and supply chain. [9]

Nvidia’s recent data center chip sales now exceed the combined annual sales of Intel and AMD, reflecting its growing market strength. [1, 4, 3]

The RTX Spark launch follows earlier teasers with Microsoft in late May 2026, highlighting collaboration to promote a new Windows AI PC ecosystem at Computex and the Build developer conference. [6, 10, 7]

Windows PCs running RTX Spark chips will debut in fall 2026, marking the start of Nvidia’s challenge to the established CPU players in the Windows laptop and desktop market. [6, 1, 4]