A week with RTX Spark: everything we’ve learned using Nvidia’s new laptops
Nvidia has launched its RTX Spark N1X processor, an Arm-based system-on-a-chip designed for high-end laptops and small desktop computers. The new chip features an 18-core CPU and up to 5120-core GPU with RTX Blackwell graphics, unified memory architecture, and hardware designed to run large local AI models. It directly competes with premium offerings from Apple, Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm.
RTX Spark is now available in laptops from major manufacturers, with Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra and Lenovo’s Pro 9n leading the initial launch. The Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $3,299.99, positioning the platform as a high-end market segment offering. Some models are currently available for pre-order only through retailers like Antonline.
Early hands-on assessments focus on whether RTX Spark delivers on its promise as a unified device capable of handling both AAA gaming and professional productivity work, with testers evaluating its portability and battery life during extended use. The platform emphasizes AI capabilities through its unified memory alongside strong graphics performance from the RTX Blackwell GPU.