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Nvidia's Arm PC Chips: Launch Imminent!
20 Jan
Summary
- Nvidia's N1X Arm chips for laptops will launch in Q1 2026.
- Nvidia's next-gen N2 silicon is reportedly scheduled for Q3 2027.
- Nvidia's N1X graphics performance may rival an RTX 5070.
Nvidia's Arm-based consumer chips for PCs, the N1 and N1X, are reportedly set to launch in laptops during the first quarter of 2026. This launch follows earlier speculation that placed their arrival in late 2025. Three additional variants are expected to be available in the second quarter of 2026.
The N1X chip is designed for professional notebooks, offering high-end AI computing platforms, while the base N1 is less powerful but still intended for similar capabilities. Nvidia's next-generation N2 silicon is anticipated to follow in the third quarter of 2027.
Delays in the N1 series' launch are attributed to Nvidia fine-tuning the chips and aligning with Microsoft's operating system timelines, specifically Windows 11 26H1, which supports Arm-based processors. The N1X's integrated graphics are rumored to possess a core count equivalent to an RTX 5070, positioning it as a significant competitor in the notebook market.
Despite potential challenges in the current PC market due to rising prices and component shortages, Nvidia appears committed to this Arm-based silicon. The company may opt for a standalone launch event to ensure maximum impact for these new processors.
