Nvidia's rtx spark superchip powers new ai-optimized pcs

Nvidia's RTX Spark superchip, unveiled three months ago, is now powering a range of new AI-focused laptops and mini desktops. At IFA 2026, the Lenovo Yoga 9n 2-in-1 and Yoga Pro 9n were showcased, featuring Nvidia's Arm-based chip combining a Grace CPU with up to 20 cores and a Blackwell RTX GPU with up to 6,144 cores. The 16-inch Yoga 9n is 0.69 inches thick, nearly matching the 16-inch MacBook Pro, while the 15-inch Yoga Pro 9n is thinner at 0.66 inches. Both models offer up to 64 GB and 128 GB of memory, respectively. Other models include the Dell XPS 16, Asus ProArt P16, and Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra, all targeting creators and AI enthusiasts. Acer and Asus also introduced mini PCs with the RTX Spark, offering up to 128 GB of memory and petaflop AI performance. Lenovo also announced an AMD-powered ThinkCentre X Ultra with 128 GB of memory. Prices for these systems are expected to be high, with the ThinkCentre X Ultra starting at $3,699.