ASUS has announced the ProArt P16 and ProArt P14 laptops at Computex Taipei 2026. These machines are the first to feature NVIDIA's RTX Spark superchip, which combines a 20-core Grace CPU with a Blackwell GPU. The chip packs 6144 CUDA cores and FP4 tensor cores, enabling local AI workloads that previously required a desktop workstation.
RTX Spark superchip powers local AI workloads
The ProArt P16 and P14 target creative professionals who need high-end rendering and AI capabilities on the go. The RTX Spark superchip uses NVLink-C2C interconnect to support up to 128GB of unified memory. ASUS claims the system can run a 120-billion-parameter large language model with a 1-million-token context window entirely on the device.
Spec comparison
| Spec | ProArt P16 | ProArt P14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | NVIDIA RTX Spark (20-core Grace + Blackwell GPU, 6144 CUDA cores) | NVIDIA RTX Spark (20-core Grace + Blackwell GPU, 6144 CUDA cores) |
| Memory | Up to 128GB unified | Up to 128GB unified |
| Display | 16-inch 4K OLED, 120Hz, G-Sync, 1600 nits | 14-inch 3K OLED, 1600 nits |
| Battery | 99.9Wh | 99.9Wh |
| Chassis | CNC-machined, 13% thinner, 16% lighter | CNC-machined |
Both laptops feature Lumina Pro OLED panels. The 16-inch model offers 4K resolution at 120Hz with G-Sync support, while the 14-inch version uses a 3K display. Both panels reach up to 1600 nits peak brightness and include anti-glare coating. The chassis is CNC-machined, with the P16 measuring 13% thinner and 16% lighter than its predecessor.
ASUS says the ProArt P16 and P14 can handle 12K video editing, 90GB 3D scene rendering, and 4K AI video production. Adobe is reportedly rebuilding Photoshop and Premiere Pro for the RTX Spark architecture, which could deliver up to 2x performance in AI and graphics tasks. Some details have not been independently verified.
The laptops include a haptic trackpad and a 99.9Wh battery. Pricing has not been announced, but ASUS expects the ProArt P16 and P14 to be premium products when they launch in fall 2026. The P16 is available in black or neo white finishes.
The ProArt P16 and P14 represent ASUS's push to bring workstation-class AI performance to mobile form factors. With the RTX Spark superchip and high-resolution OLED displays, these laptops aim to replace desktop setups for creative professionals. Chip specifications, display options, and chassis improvements are confirmed, but performance claims and Adobe integration are not yet verified.
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