A new leak has provided an early look at Nvidia’s highly anticipated N1-series processors, offering details about multiple variants of the company’s upcoming Arm-based chips ahead of their expected debut at Computex 2026.
According to information shared by VideoCardz, Nvidia is preparing four N1-series processors aimed at different segments of the laptop market, ranging from mainstream notebooks to high-performance mobile workstations.
Flagship N1X Powered by GB10 Architecture
The top-tier N1X processor is reportedly based on the same architecture as the GB10 Superchip used in Nvidia’s DGX Spark AI platform.
The flagship variant is said to feature:
- 20 CPU cores, including 10 Cortex-X925 performance cores and 10 Cortex-A725 efficiency cores
- 48 Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs)
- 6,144 CUDA cores
- Configurable power consumption between 45W and 80W
- Support for up to 128GB of LPDDR5X memory
- 12 PCIe 5.0 lanes and 5 PCIe 4.0 lanes
A slightly scaled-down version of the N1X is also rumored, featuring 18 CPU cores and 5,120 CUDA cores while maintaining the same power envelope and memory support.
Mainstream N1 Variants Target Thin-and-Light Laptops
The leak also points to two lower-power N1 models designed for mainstream laptops and ultrabooks.
One variant is expected to include:
- 12 CPU cores
- 20 SMs
- 2,560 CUDA cores
- Power range of 18W to 45W
- Support for up to 64GB of LPDDR5X memory
A second entry-level version is rumored to offer:
- 10 CPU cores
- 16 SMs
- 2,048 CUDA cores
- Similar 18W to 45W power targets
- Up to 64GB of memory support
Both mainstream chips are expected to feature 8 PCIe 5.0 lanes and 3 PCIe 4.0 lanes.
Focus on AI and High-Performance Computing
According to the leak, the N1X platform could support up to three M.2 SSDs, while lower-end N1 models may accommodate up to two storage drives.
The specifications have already generated significant interest among technology enthusiasts, with many viewing the flagship N1X as a potential mobile workstation platform capable of handling demanding AI workloads. Meanwhile, the lower-power N1 processors are attracting attention as possible competitors in the growing market for efficient Arm-based Windows laptops.
Official Announcement Expected at Computex 2026
Although Nvidia has not officially confirmed the leaked specifications, expectations are building ahead of Computex 2026, where the company is widely expected to unveil its next-generation Arm-powered laptop processors.
If the leaked details prove accurate, the N1 series could mark Nvidia’s most significant push yet into the Windows laptop market, combining high-performance CPU cores, powerful integrated graphics, and advanced AI capabilities in a single platform.
