Nvidia is set to launch its DGX Spark, described as a “personal AI supercomputer,” this week. The device is designed for advanced AI modeling and is compact enough for desktop use. Orders will be available online at nvidia.com starting Wednesday, October 15th, as well as through select partners and retailers in the United States.
Initially announced at a cost of $3,000, the price for the DGX Spark has been adjusted to $3,999, as indicated in Nvidia’s recent press release. Competing PC manufacturers are also introducing customized versions of the DGX Spark, including the Acer Veriton GN100, which shares the same price point.
The DGX Spark is said to offer performance capabilities that previously required access to large and costly data centers. This feature could potentially expand access to AI technologies for researchers and developers. Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the need to make AI supercomputers more accessible for data scientists and students, framing the product as a tool to support engagement with AI development.
In addition to Nvidia’s offering, several third-party companies including Acer, Asus, Dell, Gigabyte, HP, Lenovo, and MSI are expected to release their own variations of the DGX Spark.
The specifications of the DGX Spark include Nvidia’s GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, 128GB of unified memory, and up to 4TB of NVMe SSD storage. It boasts a processing power of one petaflop, capable of performing one million billion calculations every second and handling AI models with up to 200 billion parameters. The compact design allows it to operate using a standard power outlet, leading Nvidia to market it as “the world’s smallest AI supercomputer.”
A correction noted that the DGX Spark is not available for immediate purchase but will be officially launched on October 15th.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/798775/nvidia-spark-personal-ai-supercomputer