Nvidia’s ‘Project Digits’: A Portable Supercomputer Revolutionizing AI Computing

Nvidia has unveiled ‘Project Digits,’ a compact yet powerful mini PC designed to deliver supercomputer-level performance in a portable form factor.

Unprecedented Performance in a Compact Design

At the heart of Project Digits is Nvidia’s GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, which integrates a Blackwell graphics card and a Grace processor into a single unit. This configuration provides approximately 1,000 times the processing power of a standard laptop, enabling users to execute complex AI models locally without relying on large data centers. The device boasts 128 gigabytes of memory and 4 terabytes of SSD storage, offering 1 petaFLOP of computing power—significantly surpassing typical PCs and laptops.

Empowering Researchers and Developers

Project Digits is tailored for developers, researchers, students, and data scientists, facilitating experimentation, fine-tuning, and scaling of solutions in fields such as robotics, computer vision, and autonomous systems. Raquel Urtasun, a University of Toronto computer science professor and founder of self-driving car company Waabi, stated, “NVIDIA’s Project DIGITS enables researchers in robotics, computer vision and autonomous systems to experiment, fine-tune and scale solutions faster than ever—all while fitting on your desk.”

Scalability and Future Availability

The device supports running large language models with up to 200 billion parameters, with the capability to extend to 405 billion parameters when two units are connected. Nvidia plans to launch Project Digits in May, with an anticipated price of around $3,000. Interested individuals can register their interest with Nvidia.

Advancements in AI Computing

In addition to Project Digits, Nvidia introduced the GeForce RTX 50 series for desktops and laptops, based on the Blackwell chip architecture. These GPUs enhance AI capabilities and are expected to be available from manufacturers such as Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Razer, and Samsung. Nvidia also showcased an AI PC priced at $1,299, built with the $549 RTX chip, marking the entry point of the new GPU lineup.

These developments underscore Nvidia’s commitment to advancing AI computing, making high-performance tools more accessible to a broader range of users.