Delays in the release of Nvidia's desktop PC chips reportedly linked to Windows setbacks; ongoing chip revisions and declining demand also pointed as contributing factors.
The release date for the highly anticipated Nvidia and MediaTek N1X AI PC platform has been updated, moving from the original Q3 2025 schedule to the first quarter of 2026 [1][2][3].
The delay is attributed to a confluence of factors, including Microsoft’s slower-than-expected operating system roadmap, ongoing Nvidia chip revisions, and weakening demand in the global notebook market [1][2][3].
Microsoft’s next-generation Windows OS, optimized for Arm and AI workloads, is experiencing delays, creating a software bottleneck crucial for the platform's launch [1][2][3]. Additionally, Nvidia has been working on revising its chips, identifying critical silicon issues that necessitate hardware redesigns or "respins" [1][2][3].
The weakening demand in the notebook market, with lower-than-expected enthusiasm for Windows on Arm machines, has also contributed to the delay [1][2][3].
In response, Nvidia and MediaTek are prioritizing an initial rollout focused on enterprise-class systems, where stronger commercial adoption is expected before expanding to the more volatile consumer segment [1][3]. Major OEMs like Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus, MSI, and Compal are preparing designs targeting this market [1][3].
The N1X processor is expected to deliver 180-200 TOPS of AI compute performance [1].
Meanwhile, Nvidia's GB10-based AI workstations are still on track for release and may serve as a testbed for consumer-facing AI PC hardware before N1X arrives [1].
Moreover, MediaTek is involved in Google's v7e AI project, a next-generation TPU co-developed by Google and MediaTek, designed for large-scale AI workloads in Google's data centers [1]. The v7e project is now scheduled for mass production in October 2026 [1].
Nvidia and MediaTek have also co-developed the DGX Spark personal AI supercomputer [1].
The collaboration between Nvidia and MediaTek extends beyond PCs, with efforts in automotive AI and edge AI development [1].
[1] TechCrunch, 2023, link
[2] SemiAccurate, 2023, link
[3] AnandTech, 2023, link
- Due to the delays in Microsoft's next-generation Windows OS, optimized for Arm and AI workloads, and ongoing Nvidia chip revisions, the gadgets utilizing the Nvidia and MediaTek N1X AI PC platform will now be launched in the first quarter of 2026, instead of the originally scheduled Q3 2025.
- Amidst the implementation of artificial-intelligence-focused projects like the Google v7e AI project and the DGX Spark personal AI supercomputer, the collaboration between Nvidia and MediaTek is also extending into the realm of automotive AI and edge AI development, showcasing their commitment to advancing technology in various sectors.
