Nvidia is set to release its DGX Spark, described as a “personal AI supercomputer”, on 15 October. The compact yet powerful device promises to bring high-level artificial intelligence computing to desktops, allowing users to train and run sophisticated AI models without relying on large data centres.
Compact design with powerful capabilities
The DGX Spark will be available for purchase through Nvidia’s official website, nvidia.com, as well as from selected US partners and retailers. Initially announced earlier this year with a price tag of US$3,000, the final retail price has now been confirmed at US$3,999, according to information included in Nvidia’s latest press release.
When unveiling the product, Nvidia emphasised its goal of making AI technology more accessible. The Spark is designed to provide the kind of performance traditionally found in large, energy-intensive data centres, but in a compact, energy-efficient form that fits comfortably on a desk.
Equipped with Nvidia’s GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, the device features 128GB of unified memory and up to 4TB of NVMe SSD storage. Nvidia claims the DGX Spark can deliver one petaflop of AI performance — the ability to perform one million billion calculations per second. This allows it to handle large-scale AI models with as many as 200 billion parameters. Despite its high-performance capabilities, the Spark runs on standard power, offering a balance between power efficiency and advanced computing.
Democratising AI access
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang first introduced the system earlier this year under the name “Digits”, highlighting its potential to make AI tools more widely available. “Placing an AI supercomputer on the desks of every data scientist, AI researcher, and student empowers them to engage and shape the age of AI,” Huang said during the announcement.
By enabling researchers, students, and developers to work directly on AI projects from their desktops, Nvidia aims to lower the barriers to entry for those working in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The company describes the Spark as “the world’s smallest AI supercomputer”, signalling its ambition to make high-end AI capabilities more accessible to individuals and smaller organisations, not just large corporations and research institutions.
Multiple versions from major PC makers
Alongside Nvidia’s own model, several well-known PC manufacturers are releasing their own versions of the DGX Spark. Companies including Acer, Asus, Dell, Gigabyte, HP, Lenovo, and MSI are all launching customised designs based on Nvidia’s technology.
Acer’s version, the Veriton GN100, will also be priced at US$3,999, matching the cost of Nvidia’s original unit. Each manufacturer’s version is expected to feature slight design variations but will retain the exact core specifications and processing power. Nvidia has confirmed that third-party manufacturers are encouraged to produce their own iterations of the Spark, further broadening its reach across the computing market.
The DGX Spark’s arrival represents a major step in Nvidia’s continued push to make AI computing more personal and portable. While the company has also developed a larger model known as “Station”, it has not yet confirmed when, or if, this version will be made available to the public.
