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Nvidia launches DGX Spark, the world’s smallest supercomputer in desktop form.
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High-performance hardware with Grace Blackwell GB10 superchip and ConnectX-7 networking.
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Designed for developers and small businesses, offering data center-level performance locally.
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Memory and scalability: Up to 128GB memory; two units can handle up to 405 billion parameters.
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CEO Jensen Huang links Spark to DGX-1, recalling delivery to Elon Musk at OpenAI in 2016.
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Runs on Nvidia’s Linux-based DGX OS, built for compute-intensive workloads, not gaming.
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Part of broader Nvidia ecosystem, complementing DGX Station and high-performance computing products.
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Nvidia maintains market leadership, with major contracts including a $100B partnership with OpenAI and $6.3B GPU purchase by CoreWeave.
Nvidia has unveiled the DGX Spark, a compact desktop computer it calls the world’s smallest supercomputer. Built with the company’s Grace Blackwell GB10 superchip and ConnectX-7 networking, the Spark delivers data center-level performance in a form small enough to fit on a desk. The system is designed to give developers and smaller businesses access to high-performance computing without relying on large-scale cloud services or investing in full data centers.
The device can be configured with up to 128GB of memory, allowing it to handle intensive computational workloads locally. Nvidia says the Spark enables customers to train and test large-scale AI models efficiently, making supercomputing more accessible outside traditional enterprise environments.
Nvidia Partners with ASUS and Dell for Next-Generation Systems
The DGX Spark is part of a broader category of systems developed in partnership with companies such as ASUS and Dell. These collaborations allow users to explore and design next-generation computing applications on-site. Nvidia positions the Spark as a tool for experimentation and innovation, helping developers prototype AI and high-performance computing applications without the overhead of large data centers.
By combining powerful hardware with a compact design, Nvidia is targeting a market segment of smaller organizations and developers that previously lacked access to enterprise-grade computing resources.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Connects DGX Spark to Past Milestones
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang linked the launch of the DGX Spark to the company’s earlier success with the DGX-1, which debuted in 2016. “We built DGX-1 to give researchers their own supercomputer,” Huang said, recalling that he personally delivered one of the first systems to Elon Musk at a startup called OpenAI. “From it came ChatGPT, kickstarting the modern computing revolution,” he added.
Huang emphasized the continuity of Nvidia’s mission with the new launch. “With DGX Spark, we return to that mission, placing a powerful computer in the hands of every developer to ignite the next wave of breakthroughs,” he said. He also personally delivered one of the first Spark units to Musk.
Nvidia Positions Spark Within Its Computing Ecosystem
While the DGX Spark resembles a high-end desktop, it runs on Nvidia’s Linux-based DGX OS and proprietary software stack. The system is not intended for gaming or general consumer use but is purpose-built for high-intensity computing tasks.
Two Spark units can be connected for larger-scale projects, supporting configurations with up to 405 billion parameters. The Spark complements Nvidia’s other computing products, including the more powerful DGX Station, which features the GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra processor.
Through its hardware and CUDA software platform, Nvidia continues to dominate the advanced computing chip market. The company has secured major contracts with Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI. Recent agreements include a $100 billion GPU infrastructure partnership with OpenAI and a $6.3 billion GPU purchase by CoreWeave.
Nvidia Expands Access to High-Performance Computing
The DGX Spark represents Nvidia’s strategy to make high-end computing more widely available. By offering data center performance in a desktop form, Nvidia allows smaller developers and companies to experiment with AI and compute-intensive applications on-site. The Spark is designed to accelerate innovation, enabling organizations to reduce reliance on external cloud resources while maintaining advanced computational capabilities.
With this launch, Nvidia strengthens its position as a leader in AI and high-performance computing hardware, providing tools for the next generation of AI research, model training, and scientific computing projects.
