Asus Mini PC with RTX Spark Chip; Local Execution of 120-Billion-Parameter Models
Asus unveiled its new mini PC, the ProArt GR1X, at IFA 2026 on September 2–3, 2026 (11–12 Shahrivar 1405). The device is equipped with Nvidia's RTX Spark chip, featuring a 20-core Grace CPU and a Blackwell GPU, and with unified memory […]
According to ICT News; On September 2 and 3, 2026 (11 and 12 Shahrivar 1405), Asus unveiled its new minicomputer named ProArt GR1X at the IFA 2026 exhibition. This device is equipped with NVIDIA's RTX Spark chip, including a 20-core Grace processor and a Blackwell graphics processor, and with an integrated memory of up to 128 GB, it is able to run artificial intelligence models with up to 120 billion parameters locally.
RTX Spark N1X chip; Combination of Grace and Blackwell
The beating heart of the ProArt GR1X is the RTX Spark N1X chip, which includes a 20-core Grace processor and a Blackwell GPU with 6,144 CUDA cores. These two parts are connected through NVLink-C2C to provide high bandwidth between CPU and GPU. The processing power of this chip reaches 1 petaflops in FP4 calculations.
Integrated memory of 64 or 128 GB
The ProArt GR1X comes in two configurations of 64GB and 128GB of integrated LPDDR5X memory. The 128GB version can run language models with up to 120 billion parameters locally. This memory is shared between CPU and GPU and cannot be upgraded.
Two-fan cooling for round-the-clock operation
Asus has used a two-fan cooling system with 218 blades, four heat pipes and 57 blades to manage the 140-watt thermal power of this device. This system is designed for 24/7 operation. The dimensions of this minicomputer are 150 x 150 x 51 mm with a volume of about 1.1 liters and a weight of 1.48 kg.
The ProArt GR1X supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a 10Gb Ethernet port, and can drive up to four 4K displays simultaneously. The back panel of this device includes three USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports with DisplayPort support, a USB Type-C port with PD 3.1 EPR for power input, an HDMI 2.1 port and a 10Gb Ethernet port. The device has two M.2 NVMe slots with PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 support and comes in 1, 2, or 4 TB configurations.
Asus has added a dedicated Game Ready section to the GR1X product page. According to the company, the device can run AAA games at 1440p resolution at over 100 frames per second. This mini PC supports DLSS, Reflex, Project G-Assist and RTX Remix. However, Asus has yet to release any independent benchmark data or list of compatible games, and it's unclear whether this frame rate was achieved with or without DLSS Multi Frame Generation.
ASUS provides MuseTree (for local image generation with FLUX and WAN models at no token cost) and StoryCube (for intelligent media management) pre-installed. The device is also integrated with the artificial intelligence agent Hermes from Nous Research and the ComfyUI interface.
Asus has not yet announced the official price of this product. The ProArt GR1X is scheduled to launch in late 2026 and will be available through select premium retailers in 64GB and 128GB configurations. This product is available in black and silver.
This mini computer was first introduced at Computex 2026 (May 1405) under the name ProArt Mini PC and then returned at IFA 2026 under the name ProArt GR1X.
The introduction of ProArt GR1X represents an important paradigm shift in the minicomputer market. Until now, minicomputers were mainly designed for office and general work and had limited processing power. But now with the advent of chips like the RTX Spark that have high integrated memory, minicomputers can become full AI workstations.
The smart thing about the design of this device is to focus on "local execution". Given the growing concerns about data privacy and cloud costs, a device that can run 120 billion parameter models without the need for the Internet has a significant competitive advantage. Also, claiming to run AAA games at 100 frame rates makes this device an attractive option for gamers looking for a compact system.
However, there are two challenges facing this product. First, the lack of official price announcement makes it difficult to plan a purchase. Second, the lack of release of independent benchmarks and list of compatible games, which makes gaming performance claims unverifiable. Asus should clarify this information before the release in order to win the trust of buyers.
Overall, the ProArt GR1X is designed for AI developers, researchers, and professional users looking to run large models locally in a compact, low-power form factor. If Asus can deliver on the performance promises of this device, it could gain a significant share of the AI workstation market.