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The latest previews from Microsoft and Nvidia show that RTX Spark will become one of the key features at the Windows and Surface event on October 7. Microsoft said the event will introduce RTX Spark and new experiences for developers and creators; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is expected to attend. Existing information confirms that the product will be unveiled at the event, and the specific price, configuration of each model, and launch date have yet to be announced.
RTX Spark is not a single graphics card, but a Windows PC platform that integrates Nvidia's Grace CPU and Blackwell RTX GPU. It is planned to be used in high-performance notebooks and small desktop computers. NVIDIA's official specifications list two notebook configurations. The high-end version is equipped with a 20-core Grace processor, 6144-core Blackwell RTX GPU and up to 128GB LPDDR5X unified memory; the other version is equipped with an 18-core CPU, 5120-core GPU and up to 64GB unified memory. The nominal TDP of both notebooks is 45 to 80 watts, and the specific performance will vary depending on the manufacturer's body, cooling and power consumption settings.
The desktop version currently lists configurations of 20-core Grace CPU, 6144-core Blackwell RTX GPU, up to 128GB LPDDR5X unified memory, and a nominal TDP of 140 watts. Nvidia claims that the platform’s FP4 artificial intelligence computing power can reach up to 1 petaflop. Officially listed graphics specifications also include fourth-generation ray tracing cores, fifth-generation Tensor cores, DLSS 5, Reflex 2, G-SYNC, fourth-generation RTX Remix support, as well as PCIe 5.0, Vulkan ray tracing and OpenGL 4.6. In terms of video, it is equipped with a ninth-generation encoder and a sixth-generation decoder, and supports 4:2:2 hardware codec and AV1 encoding, for high-resolution video editing, real-time 3D rendering and local AI model running.
In terms of interface specifications, the product supports HDMI 2.1b, which can achieve up to 4K 480Hz or 8K 120Hz output when the display and specific model conditions permit. It also supports display stream compression, variable refresh rate and HDR; the DisplayPort specification is 2.1b. Since the specific port and PCIe configurations are determined by the notebook manufacturer, the actual capabilities are subject to the published configurations of each model. The system supports Windows 11, and NVIDIA also emphasizes that the device can natively run the CUDA software stack for local AI development, model fine-tuning, and inference.
The models currently included in the first batch of RTX Spark notebook lineup include ASUS ProArt P16, Dell XPS 16, HP OmniBook Ultra 16, Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n, Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra and MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+. These products are mainly aimed at creators, professionals and productivity users. Traditional gaming notebooks have not yet appeared on the first list, but the platform itself supports DLSS, Reflex, Game Ready drivers and G-SYNC.
This event is expected to complement the actual specifications, performance, prices and release arrangements of each manufacturer's models. NVIDIA's official website still provides registration for launch notifications, and the specific retail time and pricing of RTX Spark laptops and desktop computers have not yet been announced.
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