Nvidia and Microsoft are set to unveil the first Windows PCs powered by Nvidia chips as the main processor during the Computex trade show in Taiwan and the Build developer conference in San Francisco next week. These new computers, which are part of a partnership between the two companies, will utilize Nvidia’s chips designed to run Microsoft’s Windows OS, incorporating technology from Arm, a development first reported in 2023. Additionally, Microsoft plans to introduce software that will enable AI agents to perform tasks locally on these new devices, marking a significant step in their efforts to enhance functionality in a competitive landscape against Apple’s latest offerings.
Arm: Arm is a chip design firm that licenses processor architecture technology used in various computing devices. The company’s official channels joined Nvidia and Windows in teasing the new PC announcement, highlighting the use of Arm-based technology in the Nvidia designs for Windows.
Dell: Dell is a computer manufacturer that produces a range of personal computers and related hardware. It is among the PC makers expected to release devices featuring Nvidia chips as the main processor in the upcoming Windows PC lineup.
Nvidia: Nvidia is an AI chip firm specializing in graphics processing units and related technologies for computing applications. In this development, the company is collaborating with Microsoft to launch the first Windows PCs that use Nvidia chips as the primary processor, with the debut scheduled for next week at major industry events.
Microsoft: Microsoft develops operating systems, software, and hardware products including the Windows platform and Surface devices. The company is leading efforts to introduce Nvidia-powered Windows PCs from its Surface brand and is planning to showcase related AI software capabilities at upcoming conferences.
Partnership: Nvidia and Microsoft are jointly unveiling the new Windows PCs at the Computex trade show and Microsoft’s Build developer conference.
Software Update: Microsoft plans to introduce software enabling AI agents to perform tasks locally on the new Windows computers.
Technology Foundation: The Nvidia chips are designed to run Microsoft’s Windows OS using Arm technology, building on plans first reported in 2023.