Several well-known PC manufacturers are building new Copilot+ laptops equipped with Arm-based Nvidia processors. The models are expected to arrive later this year and may compete with Qualcomm-based Copilot+ systems and standard x86 notebooks from Intel and AMD.
Nvidia is working with MediaTek on its N1 and N1X PC system-on-chips, which combine the CPU, GPU, and NPU into a single chip. Dell, Lenovo, and other major PC brands are developing laptops based on the new processors, targeting a launch in the first half of 2026.
Lenovo appears to be developing at least six laptops based on the N1 and N1X processors. These reportedly include 14-inch and 16-inch IdeaPad Slim 5 versions, two Yoga Pro 7 notebooks, a Yoga 9 2-in-1 model, and a 15-inch Legion 7 gaming laptop. Dell is also designing an Alienware gaming laptop and an XPS notebook that will use the N1X chip.
Nvidia’s upcoming chips are expected to be more energy-efficient than x86 alternatives while delivering similar CPU and GPU results. The NPU performance is also said to exceed that of the latest Intel and AMD processors. With these advantages, Nvidia and its OEM partners hope to compete directly with Apple’s MacBooks in performance and battery longevity.
Alongside its MediaTek partnership for Copilot+ PC system-on-chips, Nvidia is collaborating with Intel to integrate its graphics technology into Intel CPUs for Windows notebooks. This signals a strategic shift for Nvidia, which has traditionally specialized in discrete GPUs but has recently emphasized AI accelerators for data centers.
Nvidia has previously explored the PC CPU market, designing the chips used in Microsoft’s original 2012 Surface lineup. Those devices did not achieve strong sales, effectively halting Nvidia’s initial attempt to compete with Intel and AMD.
Since then, Nvidia has grown rapidly, becoming one of the most valuable companies in the world, largely driven by its success in the AI hardware market for data centers. The company also produces ARM-based custom Tegra processors that power the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
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