Nvidia's N1/N1X chips leak once again, this time tipped for release in first half of 2026 — hotly-anticipated chips to reportedly debut on Dell and Lenovo laptops

Nvidia's N1/N1X chips, a result of the Nvidia-MediaTek partnership, are rumored to be released in the first half of 2026. Dell and Lenovo are reportedly working with Nvidia on laptops featuring these chips, which are built on Arm architecture. The N1/N1X SoCs are expected to have up to 20 CPU cores and a high-level integrated GPU, targeting thin and light devices to compete with Apple's MacBook lineup. Nvidia's return to the consumer SoC market is highly anticipated, with a potential unveiling at the upcoming Nvidia GTC event. Pricing will play a significant role in the success of these chips, with speculations that it may be positioned as a luxury product unless priced around $1,500.