Nvidia (NVDA) Debuts Arm-Based N1X Chip for Upcoming PCs

Nvidia (NVDA) introduced its new Arm-based N1X processor during Computex 2026, aimed at powering laptops and desktops in collaborations with Microsoft, Dell, HP, ASUS, Lenovo, and MSI. The initial plans include more than 30 laptops and 10 desktops featuring the N1X processor, which integrates a Blackwell GPU with a custom-designed Arm CPU. CEO Jensen Huang noted that the CPU market is expected to grow into a $200 billion industry, marking significant developments in the PC sector. The use of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's 3-nanometer technology for manufacturing underscores the innovation behind this shift.