HP has unveiled the OmniBook Ultra 16, a new laptop built around Nvidia's RTX Spark architecture. The device combines a Blackwell-based GPU with a 20-core Arm-based Grace CPU to deliver high-performance AI and creative workloads in a portable form factor.
The new device combines a Blackwell-based GPU with an Arm CPU to run large language models locally.
The OmniBook Ultra 16 features up to 128GB of unified memory, which enables local execution of massive 120B-parameter large language models. It also supports native Windows 11 compatibility with specialized workload profile scheduling for optimized performance.
Spec comparison
| Spec | OmniBook Ultra 16 |
|---|---|
| GPU | Nvidia RTX Spark (Blackwell-based GPU) |
| CPU | 20-core Arm-based Grace CPU |
| RAM | Up to 128GB unified memory |
| CUDA Cores | 6,144 CUDA cores |
| Tensor Cores | Fifth-generation Tensor Cores |
Key specifications include 6,144 CUDA cores and fifth-generation Tensor Cores within the RTX Spark chip. HP claims the system can edit 12K video without offloading processing to the cloud, positioning it as a powerful tool for content creators and AI developers.
HP claims the device offers all-day battery life while managing the high power requirements of the RTX Spark architecture. HP states the laptop is designed to balance portability and sustained performance while achieving its battery life targets.
The OmniBook Ultra 16 is expected to arrive later this year. HP has not announced specific pricing information for the new laptops at this time.
Source: HP, NotebookCheck
