Nvidia remains silent about the cost of PCs with RTX Spark chips, but partners are already noting their high price.

New chapter in the PC world: Nvidia launches its first consumer processor RTX Spark

At the international Computex 2026 exhibition held in Taipei, Nvidia announced the debut of its first “consumer” processor for personal computers. The chip, named RTX Spark, is a flagship model of the RTX Spark family and combines a 20‑core central processing unit (CPU) with 6,144 CUDA cores designed to accelerate artificial intelligence tasks.

What partners promise
Key market players—Dell, Asus, MSI, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft—have already announced plans to release the thinnest and lightest laptops and desktop PCs powered by RTX Spark. During the Microsoft Build conference, Microsoft unveiled two new products:

- Surface Laptop Ultra

- Surface RTX Spark Dev Box

However, in response to questions about the chip’s price, representatives from Microsoft and Nvidia remained politely evasive. Corporate vice‑president for Surface Andrew Hill emphasized: “We are not yet ready to disclose prices until closer to the launch date.” A similar statement was made by Nvidia.

This uncertainty is explained by the current memory shortage and potential price increases by fall.

Market estimates
In Taiwan, representatives from other companies were more forthcoming. According to one source at Computex 2026:

- RTX Spark N1X (the flagship chip demonstrated by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang himself) will cost starting at $2,500.

- The lower‑tier variant—N1—is estimated around $2,000.

Social media confirmed these figures, citing Morgan Stanley analysts:

- N1X – from $2,900

- N1 – from $1,800

These prices may seem high for ordinary users. However, they will be attractive to those looking for an affordable way to develop AI systems without investing in expensive server solutions.

Conclusion
Nvidia and its partners are preparing to bring the first full‑featured RTX Spark processor to market, promising to combine high CPU performance with powerful CUDA graphics acceleration. Exact prices remain unknown, but preliminary estimates point to a range from $1,800 to $2,900 depending on the model. This opens new opportunities for AI developers and enthusiasts who want to work with cutting‑edge technology right from home.