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Technology · Consumer gadgets · published 2026-09-03 · via Wired

AI PCs Get Real: Nvidia's RTX Spark Superchip Debuts in Laptops and Mini Desktops

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At IFA 2026, Nvidia and partners showcased the first devices powered by the RTX Spark superchip, including the Lenovo Yoga 9n 2-in-1. The Arm-based chip combines a Grace CPU and Blackwell GPU, enabling local AI workloads. The laptop is thin and premium, aiming to compete with Apple's MacBook Pro.

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The RTX Spark superchip represents a notable architectural departure for Windows laptops, merging a Grace CPU and Blackwell GPU into a single Arm-based package. This consolidation allows for remarkably slim designs, with the Lenovo Yoga 9n measuring just 0.69 inches thick, nearly matching Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro. The integrated GPU's core count theoretically places it between current laptop RTX 5070 Ti and 5080 models.

Multiple manufacturers are adopting the platform this fall, including Dell, Asus, Microsoft, and HP, with the latter offering the only 14-inch option. Memory configurations vary by

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