NVIDIA’s First Windows Laptop CPU Could Launch Next Week

NVIDIA could finally be preparing to enter the Windows PC processor market.

According to a new report from Axios, the company may unveil its first PC-focused processor as early as next week during the busy Computex and Microsoft Build event period. The chips were reportedly developed in collaboration with Microsoft and could power a new generation of Windows laptops.

NVIDIA may challenge Qualcomm and Intel in Windows laptops

The rumored launch comes after weeks of hints from both NVIDIA and Microsoft about a “new era of PC.” NVIDIA recently posted teaser coordinates pointing to Taiwan, where Computex 2026 takes place, while Microsoft’s Windows chief Pavan Davuluri also teased upcoming developer-focused announcements for Build 2026.

If the reports are accurate, NVIDIA’s new processors would serve as the main CPU inside Windows laptops instead of relying on Intel or AMD chips.

The report claims that the first devices powered by NVIDIA silicon could appear immediately after the announcement. Some Microsoft Surface devices are reportedly being tested with NVIDIA processors, while other OEM partners may include Dell and Lenovo.

One leak specifically mentions a new Dell XPS laptop using the rumored NVIDIA N1X processor.

Lenovo is also said to be preparing a Yoga Pro 7 powered by the same chip. NVIDIA has not officially confirmed the processor yet.

Despite N1 and N1x leaks, device specifications, battery life, AI performance, pricing, release dates, and availability remain unclear for now. It is also unknown whether the first generation of devices will target premium laptops only or expand into mainstream PCs later.

More information could arrive during Computex 2026 in Taiwan or Microsoft Build 2026 in San Francisco next week. Microsoft recently confirmed there will be no Windows 12 reveal at Build 2026, with the company instead focusing on AI experiences and developer announcements.

In other news, NVIDIA is also transitioning GeForce users from the classic Control Panel to its newer unified NVIDIA App experience.

Via Neowin