Gamemaker constructs portable gaming device, incorporating a powerful RTX 4090 laptop graphics processor and Intel i9-14900HX CPU - setup boasts a 12.5-inch 4K screen and 175W mobile graphics unit.
In the world of technology, Nvidia is making waves with its upcoming releases. The tech giant is set to launch the Nvidia N1X SoC in Q1 2026, according to recent leaks and benchmark reveals. This powerful SoC is expected to be unveiled at CES 2026.
The Nvidia N1X SoC boasts a 20-core ARM CPU, divided into two clusters: 10 high-performance Arm Cortex-X925 cores clocked around 4 GHz and 10 efficiency Arm Cortex-A725 cores for background tasks and power efficiency. On the graphics side, the N1X features 48 Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs), each with 128 CUDA cores, summing up to 6,144 CUDA cores, matching the desktop RTX 5070 Ti GPU.
The Nvidia N1X appears to be closely related to Nvidia’s GB10 Superchip used in AI mini-PCs, suggesting a high-performance SoC designed to rival AMD Ryzen AI Max and Apple M3 Ultra for portable AI-focused Windows laptops and possibly desktop form factors.
While details about the Nvidia N1 SoC are scarce, the N1X is the focus and flagship, indicating Nvidia’s first consumer-class ARM SoC for portable devices. The N1X's initial benchmarks show modest performance due to early silicon and driver immaturity, but with potential for significant improvement.
Meanwhile, in the realm of handheld gaming devices, Nvidia is making a splash with a new handheld device. Powered by an Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU and featuring a Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, this handheld is a force to be reckoned with. Despite its smaller screen size, it is larger than the MSI Titan 18 HX and Alienware m18 R4 laptops.
The handheld's GPU temperatures remained below 72°C while running God of War and Horizon Forbidden West, demonstrating its cooling efficiency. It also comes equipped with twin 2TB SSDs for storage, both of which are upgradable, and 64GB of DDR5-5600 RAM.
Interestingly, Tongfang, a Hong Kong-based company, supplied the chassis for this powerful handheld. Tongfang is an ODM for several well-known PC makers in the West, including PC Specialist, XMG, Eluktronics, and Maingear.
In the competitive landscape of portable gaming devices, Nvidia's new handheld could be a game-changer. AMD has plenty of time to craft a response to the Nvidia N1X, but for now, Nvidia seems to be leading the charge in this sector.
As for the N1X SoC, while initial benchmarks show modest performance, the potential for improvement is significant. With a Q1 2026 launch on the horizon, tech enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting more details about this powerful SoC and the devices that will utilise it.
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The Nvidia N1X SoC, a highly anticipated release in the world of technology, is expected to be used in smart-home devices, positioning Nvidia as a major player in the IoT sector (Source 1). Additionally, the upcoming handheld device powered by an Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU can be considered a smart gadget, showcasing Nvidia's commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology in various product categories (Source 5).
As tech enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the Q1 2026 launch of the powerful N1X SoC, they also look forward to the release of new smart gadgets and handheld devices that will employ this advanced technology (Source 5).
