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Nvidia RTX Spark N1X ships October in two configs; top tier packs 6,144-core Blackwell GPU and 20-core Grace CPU

6,144 Blackwell RTX GPU cores set the ceiling on Nvidia's N1X, the Arm-based chip confirmed for RTX Spark laptops in October. The top-of-line N1X configuration pairs that GPU with a 20-core Grace CPU and a unified memory pool spanning 24GB…

By Warren Ashby·Sep 3, 2026·1 min read·deals·NVDA · MSFT

Key takeaways

  • Nvidia's Arm-based N1X chip is confirmed for RTX Spark laptops shipping in October.
  • The top-tier N1X configuration pairs a 6,144-core Blackwell RTX GPU with a 20-core Grace CPU and a unified memory pool spanning 24GB to 128GB.
  • The N1X launches in two configurations: the high-end variant and a second configuration targeting the mini PC segment.
  • Nvidia confirmed the companion N1 chip is not arriving this year, leaving only the N1X with an October ship date.
  • Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark is among the mini PC form factors named for the top-tier configuration.

6,144 Blackwell RTX GPU cores set the ceiling on Nvidia's N1X, the Arm-based chip confirmed for RTX Spark laptops in October. The top-of-line N1X configuration pairs that GPU with a 20-core Grace CPU and a unified memory pool spanning 24GB to 128GB. Nvidia says this configuration ships in both high-end laptops and miniature PCs. Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark is among the mini PC form factors the company named.

The N1X launches in two configurations. The high-end variant carries the 6,144-core Blackwell GPU, the 20-core Grace CPU, and the wide memory range. The second configuration targets the mini PC segment. Nvidia did not release comparable spec depth for that lower tier at announcement.

The RTX Spark line covers Nvidia's Arm-based chip designs, first announced over the summer. Pre-release leaks had pointed to two chips on the roadmap: the N1X and a companion chip called the N1. Nvidia confirmed the N1 is not arriving this year. Only the N1X holds the October ship date.

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Frequently asked

When do Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X products ship?

They ship in October, and the N1X is the only chip with that ship date this year.

What are the specs of the top-tier N1X configuration?

It has a 6,144-core Blackwell RTX GPU, a 20-core Grace CPU, and a unified memory pool ranging from 24GB to 128GB.

How many configurations does the N1X come in?

The N1X launches in two configurations: a high-end variant and a second one targeting the mini PC segment, for which Nvidia did not release comparable spec depth at announcement.

What happened to the N1 chip?

Nvidia confirmed the companion N1 chip is not arriving this year, so only the N1X holds the October ship date.

Which devices will use the top N1X configuration?

Nvidia says it ships in both high-end laptops and miniature PCs, including Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark.