NVIDIA has rescheduled the release of its ARM-based processors, now expecting to launch them in late 2026 or early 2027. The decision follows reports from DigiTimes citing multiple contributing factors, including delays in Microsoft’s development of Windows on ARM, necessary revisions to the chip architecture, and a decline in global laptop demand.
The processors, known as N1 and N1X, are under development in collaboration with MediaTek. Industry sources suggest these chips aim to compete with mainstream offerings from Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, and Apple in the PC market.
Technical specifications remain under wraps, though UDN reports indicate that a 65-watt variant could deliver performance comparable to a 120-watt laptop RTX 4070 GPU. If so, this efficiency would position the N1 series as a significant advancement for thin, high-performance gaming laptops based on ARM architecture, surpassing current Qualcomm-powered devices.
Initial deployment will target enterprise customers. Consumer-focused and gaming-oriented devices are expected to follow in later phases.
While completion of the N1 and N1X chips is projected for late 2026, NVIDIA has not confirmed a public release timeline. A formal announcement could occur at CES 2027, though the company retains the flexibility to adjust its roadmap. No official product details or launch events have been announced to date.
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