Microsoft has confirmed that its Surface Laptop Ultra will feature Nvidia's RTX Spark superchip, a new mobile GPU architecture designed specifically for high-performance AI workloads. The device pairs the chip with 128GB of RAM, marking a significant shift in how Microsoft approaches portable computing power.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra to feature Nvidia's new mobile GPU architecture for high-performance AI workloads
Nvidia used Computex 2026 to unveil its full roadmap for the RTX Spark series, outlining three future generations: Rubin, Rosa, and Feynman. This announcement signals Nvidia's commitment to expanding AI capabilities across both laptops and desktops over the next several years.
Intel presented its Crescent Island AI GPU during the event, highlighting a massive 480GB of LPDDR5X memory capacity. The company also detailed its Xeon 7 'Diamond Rapids' CPUs, which are scheduled to launch in 2027 using the Intel 18A-P process node.
AMD confirmed that AM5 socket support will continue through 2029, extending the lifespan of current motherboards for future upgrades. The company also launched the Ryzen 7 7700X3D processor alongside the global release of the Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card.
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is available globally starting June 2 at a price of $549. A student edition is priced at $599, while a higher-tier configuration starts at $699. These prices reflect standard market rates without additional regional adjustments.
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