The chipmaker is expanding beyond data centers with RTX Spark and the Vera CPU, betting that on-device AI will reshape personal computing in the years ahead.
Nvidia has unveiled a new processor designed to bring advanced artificial intelligence capabilities directly to laptops and desktop computers, signaling a major push into the personal computing market. The announcement was made by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during his keynote ahead of the Computex technology exhibition in Taiwan.
The new RTX Spark chip is built to run AI applications and autonomous AI agents locally on devices, reducing dependence on cloud-based computing. Nvidia says the technology is part of a long-term collaboration with Microsoft aimed at reinventing the PC for the AI era.
Developed in partnership with MediaTek, the chip reflects Nvidia’s growing ambition to expand beyond its dominant position in AI data centers and into consumer devices. The company believes future PCs will increasingly rely on on-device AI processing for faster performance, lower latency and enhanced privacy.
Industry analysts see the launch as a significant milestone. Neil Shah, co-founder of Counterpoint Research, said AI agents running on personal computers could fundamentally change how users interact with technology. He compared the potential impact of agentic AI PCs to transformative innovations such as smartphones and generative AI platforms.
Alongside RTX Spark, Nvidia also showcased its new Vera CPU, which has been specifically designed to power AI agents. According to Huang, early adopters include organizations such as OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX. Huang described the processor as a key growth opportunity for Nvidia, potentially opening access to a market worth about $200 billion.
The announcement comes as the technology industry increasingly embraces agentic AI. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon recently predicted that 2026 would mark a turning point, with AI evolving from simple assistants into autonomous agents capable of carrying out tasks independently.
As companies race to develop the hardware needed for this shift, Nvidia is positioning itself at the center of the next generation of AI-powered personal computing.
