First NVIDIA-powered Windows laptops reportedly debut next week

NVIDIA's processors are reportedly set to appear in Microsoft Surface devices as well as laptops from Dell.

Rumors about NVIDIA’s plans to enter the PC processor market have been circulating for years, but the latest reports suggest the launch of its first chip could be imminent. The world’s most valuable company, known for its GPUs and AI chips, is reportedly preparing to unveil its first PC processor as soon as next week.

According to a report by Axios, the first Windows laptops powered by NVIDIA chips as their main processors are set to debut next week. Developed in collaboration with Microsoft, the chips are expected to be unveiled at the Computex trade show in Taiwan and Microsoft’s Build developer conference in San Francisco.

Axios reports that some Microsoft Surface devices, along with PCs from brands such as Dell, are expected to launch with NVIDIA processors. In a post on X, NVIDIA shared the coordinates of a location that appears to be Taiwan’s capital while teasing “A new era of PC.” Meanwhile, Windows chief Pavan Davuluri also posted on X: “Something new is coming for developers. And no, it’s not a new OS version. See you at Build next week!”

NVIDIA is best known for its GeForce graphics cards for PCs and its AI chips for data centers. Focusing on these markets has helped the company surpass a $5 trillion valuation and become a dominant force in the tech industry. However, it remains to be seen how NVIDIA's first PC processors will compare with rival offerings from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm in terms of performance, efficiency, and pricing.

The PC processor market is currently dominated by Intel and AMD, while Qualcomm has also been working to strengthen its position by launching more efficient chips and enabling affordable Windows laptops with capable performance. NVIDIA's entry into the PC chip business could further intensify competition in the market and give consumers more choices.

Update: A leaker on X has shared a link to Dell media materials referencing a new XPS laptop powered by the NVIDIA N1X chip. The NVIDIA-powered Dell laptop is reportedly set to be announced on May 31 at Computex. Lenovo too is also seemingly working on the Yoga Pro 7 with the N1X SoC as reported by WinFuture.