Microsoft Unveils 15-Inch Surface Laptop Ultra With 128GB Memory as NVIDIA Blackwell Delivers 1 Petaflop
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Updated · Windows Central · Jun 1
Microsoft Unveils 15-Inch Surface Laptop Ultra With 128GB Memory as NVIDIA Blackwell Delivers 1 Petaflop
22 articles · Updated · Windows Central · Jun 1
Microsoft used Computex 2026 to introduce the 15-inch Surface Laptop Ultra, a traditional clamshell Surface aimed at power users and set to ship later this year.
NVIDIA’s RTX Spark platform underpins the device with a 20-core Arm CPU, up to 6,144 Blackwell GPU cores and 1 petaflop of AI compute, which Microsoft says makes it its most powerful Surface yet.
Up to 128GB of unified memory with CUDA support is designed for local AI work, including running 120B-parameter models, while new Windows containment features sandbox AI agents and keep data on-device.
The laptop also adds a 2,000-nit 15-inch mini-LED display, dual-fan cooling, and creator-focused ports including HDMI, USB-C, USB-A, SD card and a headphone jack.
Pricing remains undisclosed because of volatile RAM and NAND costs, but the launch signals Microsoft’s push to make Windows on Arm more credible for workstation tasks, AI development and gaming.
Can Nvidia's new superchip for PCs break the long-standing dominance of Intel and AMD in the burgeoning AI era?
What new capabilities will personal computers unlock by running massive AI models locally, beyond just faster performance?
Nvidia’s Strategic Leap: N1X Arm Processors and DGX Spark Redefine AI-Centric PCs for 2026
Overview
Nvidia is rapidly expanding its presence in artificial intelligence by making a strategic move to lead the market for AI-focused personal computers and workstations. This shift puts Nvidia in direct competition with established companies like Intel and AMD. The company’s strategy centers on new hardware, especially the N1 Arm processor and the N1X Arm-based processor, both built on the advanced Grace Blackwell architecture. By focusing on strong local AI capabilities and extending its leadership from data centers to edge devices, Nvidia aims to redefine personal computing and set new standards for AI performance in PCs and workstations.