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This new device is positioned in a whole new category: an AI server you can actually afford. Unlike the massive data center rigs or high-end servers like the original DGX1—used by Nvidia's Jensen Huang to kickstart AI development—the DGX Spark aims to bring significant AI processing power into a tiny, portable form factor. The question on everyone's mind is: can it truly replace or compete with the high-end AI infrastructure I've been working with?
Specs and Hardware Breakdown
The Nvidia DGX Spark packs some impressive hardware in a device roughly the size of a coffee cup or smartphone. Here's a quick overview of what makes Larry, the device's affectionate nickname, tick:
- Processor: 20-core ARM-based Grace Blackwell superchip, designed for high-performance AI workloads