Nvidia is Expected to Unveil its N1 Laptop Chip at Computex this June
Nvidia is preparing a major push into the consumer laptop processor market. Specifically, CEO Jensen Huang is expected to unveil the Arm-based N1 and N1X system-on-chips at Computex 2026 in June. As a result, the move would mark the company’s first direct entry into mobile computing. Moreover, it places the company in competition with Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm in a market shipping about 150 million units annually.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that the company has secured the Taipei International Convention Center from June 1 through June 4. Consequently, this booking suggests a large-scale setup for product showcases and meetings ahead of the event. In addition, Huang is rumored to deliver a keynote at the Taipei Music Center. Although he does not appear on the official keynote list yet, earlier coverage suggested he plans to attend with “a lot of announcements”.
New Chips Aim to Redefine Laptop Performance
The N1 and N1X chips, developed with MediaTek, are derived from the GB10 Superchip. Notably, that platform already powers the DGX Spark mini-supercomputer. Furthermore, the chips use TSMC’s 3-nanometer process. As a result, the flagship N1X reportedly includes a 20-core Arm CPU and a Blackwell-based GPU with 6,144 CUDA cores.
In comparison, the standard N1 targets efficiency-focused laptops for AI inference and productivity tasks. At the same time, both chips integrate CPU, GPU, and neural processing into one package. Therefore, this design mirrors the approach used by Apple’s M-series chips. Huang has described the chip as “low power but very powerful,” targeting thin-and-light devices with strong battery life.
Additionally, benchmark leaks suggest strong performance gains. For instance, the N1X reportedly achieves single-core scores of about 3,096 and multi-core scores near 18,837. Consequently, these figures would place it ahead of competing chips from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm in similar tests. Likewise, AI performance is estimated between 180 and 200 TOPS.
Pricing and Market Impact
Analysts expect laptops using these chips to cost between $1,000 and $1,500. Meanwhile, additional variants are reportedly planned shortly after launch. Specifically, three more N1 versions could arrive in the second quarter. Looking ahead, a next-generation N2 series is expected in 2027.
At the same time, the company is collaborating with Intel on a separate x86-based chip. In that case, the design would combine Intel CPU cores with RTX GPU technology. However, that product remains further from commercialization. Therefore, pricing and real-world performance will likely determine how strongly these new chips compete in the laptop market.
