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RTX Spark With 20-Core CPU Closes Multi-Core Performance Gap With 14-Core M4 Max; New Leak Shows NVIDIA’s ARM-Based SoC Is 11% Slower
The RTX Spark is positioned to compete with Apple's M4 Max, having closed the gap in multi-core performance according to recent Geekbench tests. The 20-core version scored 23,126 in multi-core performance, just 11% slower than the M4 Max. However, it falls short in single-core performance, indicating optimization challenges for NVIDIA's ARM-based chip. Such developments reflect the ongoing competition in the ARM chip market and pose strategic implications for NVIDIA's product positioning.
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Published 7 Aug 2026, 18:20 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- RTX Spark's 20-core CPU achieves significant multi-core performance scores.
- The chip shows slight improvements over previous models in Geekbench tests.
- The RTX Spark remains slower than Apple's M4 Max by approximately 11%.
- NVIDIA collaborates with MediaTek for the ARM-based architecture.
- GPU configurations differ between RTX Spark variants.
- The competition between NVIDIA and Apple continues to intensify.
Interesting facts
- The RTX Spark's single-core score is 24.5% lower than the M4 Max.
- NVIDIA's GPU architecture remains aligned with existing market standards.