Leak Details Surface Laptop Ultra RTX Spark Configurations
A Windows Central leak reports the Surface Laptop Ultra will pair Nvidia's RTX Spark chip with up to 128GB of memory on its 20-core model.
Microsoft will reportedly offer the Surface Laptop Ultra with both variants of Nvidia's RTX Spark chip, according to a leak from Windows Central's Zac Bowden that revealed nearly all remaining details about the machine. The leak covers chip options, memory capacities and Windows editions for the upcoming laptop.
The 18-core RTX Spark variant reportedly maxes out at 32GB of memory, while the 20-core version goes up to 128GB. Entry-level 18-core SKUs will reportedly run Windows 11 Home, with higher-end configurations moving to Windows 11 Pro.
The laptop also features a 2,000-nit-peak-HDR screen, per the leak.
AI focus at Microsoft's upcoming event
An upcoming Microsoft event will focus on running local 120B parameter models for on-device AI and agentic workflows. The event will also demonstrate the Surface Laptop Ultra maintaining maximum performance when not plugged in.
Microsoft has been showing the Surface Laptop Ultra around since the summer, promoting its AI capabilities. Since Computex, it was known the Ultra would be among laptops powered by Nvidia's new RTX Spark chip, and at IFA observers predicted many laptops would use the 18-core variant, with Nvidia demoing the 20-core version in mini PCs.
Quick answers
What chip options does the Surface Laptop Ultra reportedly offer?
The laptop will reportedly be sold with both Nvidia RTX Spark variants, including an 18-core and a 20-core version.
How much memory does the Surface Laptop Ultra support?
The 18-core variant reportedly maxes out at 32GB, while the 20-core variant goes up to 128GB.
Which Windows edition does the Surface Laptop Ultra run?
Entry-level 18-core SKUs will reportedly run Windows 11 Home, while higher-end configurations get Windows 11 Pro.