How Windows is being optimized for Nvidia’s RTX Spark laptops

Microsoft and Nvidia have been optimizing Windows for the new RTX Spark laptops, which combine an Arm-based CPU, a Blackwell GPU, and unified memory. A key focus is making it easy to set up and use local AI agents: a new Get Started experience lets users install an agent such as Hermes, Perplexity, or OpenClaw in two clicks, with updates handled through the Windows Store. Microsoft has also significantly improved its Prism emulator for x64 apps, tuning it specifically for RTX Spark's microarchitecture. Memory optimizations allow up to 128GB of unified memory, with a slider in Nvidia's app to balance memory between the GPU and system. Gaming support has advanced as anti-cheat vendors have come on board, and an advanced shader delivery system precompiles shaders during downloads. Early testing shows most games run at medium settings, 1440p, and DLSS performance at around 60fps. Copilot Plus PC features like Recall are delayed until next year, while a redesigned Windows Search interface is in the works.

(Source：The Verge)