Nvidia introduced its RTX Spark superchip in laptops and mini PCs.
These devices run local AI models for privacy.
Lenovo, Dell, and Asus are among the first partners.
What happened
At IFA 2026 in Berlin, Nvidia and partners gave a first hands-on look at RTX Spark laptops and announced mini desktop PCs. The showcased laptop is Lenovo’s Yoga 9n 2-in-1, a 16-inch model with an OLED touch display and 360-degree hinge.
Why it matters
These devices are designed to run agentic AI workflows like OpenClaw locally, reducing reliance on the cloud. The RTX Spark superchip combines a Grace CPU with up to 20 cores and a Blackwell RTX GPU with up to 6,144 cores on a single system-on-a-chip, similar to Apple silicon, enabling a slim 0.69-inch chassis.
What to watch
The Dell XPS 16, Asus ProArt P16, Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra, and HP OmniBook X 14 are also coming this fall. Acer and Asus announced mini PCs with up to 128 GB memory and a petaflop of AI performance, but pricing for RTX Spark systems remains unannounced.
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