Dell Technologies is expanding its Windows PC and workstation portfolio with a new generation of hardware designed around the growing demands of local and agentic AI.
Working with NVIDIA and Microsoft, Dell is introducing a premium creator laptop, a compact creator desktop and a high-performance AI workstation designed to bring advanced AI computing closer to users. The lineup combines NVIDIA RTX Spark technology with Windows to support creative production, software development, gaming and enterprise AI workloads without requiring constant reliance on the cloud.
The announcement was made October 7, 2026, in San Francisco.
NVIDIA RTX Spark arrives in Dell’s XPS lineup
One of the biggest additions is the new XPS 16 Creator Edition, the first XPS laptop designed around NVIDIA RTX Spark technology.
The system combines NVIDIA’s AI capabilities, RTX graphics and unified memory architecture in a relatively slim Windows laptop. Dell says the design is intended for creators and developers who want to run demanding AI models locally while also using the same machine for video production, 3D work, software development and gaming.
At the center of the laptop is an NVIDIA RTX Spark superchip featuring up to a 6,144-core NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU, a 20-core NVIDIA Grace CPU and as much as 128GB of unified memory.
The unified memory architecture allows the CPU and GPU to access a shared memory pool. According to Dell, this makes it possible to handle workloads such as large AI models, complex 3D scenes and multi-layer 8K video projects that could otherwise exceed the memory capacity of conventional laptops with discrete GPUs.
The XPS 16 Creator Edition is also just 17.8mm thick, giving it a relatively portable form factor despite its focus on high-end workloads.
A display designed for professional creative work
Dell is positioning the XPS 16 Creator Edition as more than an AI development machine. Its display is also aimed at photographers, video editors, designers and other professionals who depend on accurate color reproduction.
The laptop features a 3.2K tandem OLED panel with several professional-focused specifications.
Key display features include:
- VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 certification
- Peak brightness of up to 1,000 nits
- 100% DCI-P3 color coverage
- Factory calibration to Delta E below 2
- Pantone Validation
- Tandem OLED technology
- Variable refresh rate from 20Hz to 120Hz
The variable refresh rate allows the display to operate at up to 120Hz when smooth motion is important, while lowering the refresh rate during more static activities to help conserve battery power.
For creators, the combination of high brightness, wide color coverage and factory calibration is designed to provide a more reliable representation of finished work directly on the laptop.
Plenty of connectivity for demanding workflows
Dell has also equipped the XPS 16 Creator Edition with a broad selection of ports intended to reduce the need for dongles and adapters.
The laptop includes a full-size SDXC v7.1 card reader for transferring photographs and video footage directly from compatible cameras. It also features three USB4 Type-C ports with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery.
The USB-C ports support charging and external-display connections, while HDMI 2.1b provides another option for high-resolution video and audio output. Dell says the system can support up to three external displays.
A universal audio jack is also included for users who need lossless analog audio without the latency associated with wireless connections.
Local AI development takes center stage
Local AI computing is a major focus of the new XPS machine.
With the NVIDIA CUDA software ecosystem and up to 128GB of unified memory, Dell says developers can prototype, fine-tune and run inference on AI models directly on the computer.
That approach could be particularly useful for developers working with sensitive data or workflows where sending information to cloud-based AI services is undesirable.
The Windows environment also provides built-in management, identity and security capabilities. Dell says tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, ComfyUI and Cursor can run across the RTX Spark platform, giving developers access to AI-assisted development workflows from a single Windows system.
Creative applications and gaming remain part of the package
The XPS 16 Creator Edition isn’t restricted to AI development.
Dell says RTX Spark Windows PCs support both native applications and x86 software through Microsoft’s Prism emulation technology.
Several popular creative applications, including Blender, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere, are supported natively. MATLAB is among the applications supported through Prism.
Gaming is also part of the platform. Dell says Windows on RTX Spark supports anti-cheat technologies including Easy Anti-Cheat and BattlEye, along with the Xbox PC app.
That combination gives the XPS 16 Creator Edition a broader role than a conventional AI workstation. It is designed to function as a creative studio, development environment and gaming PC in one portable system.
Dell Creator Edition Desktop brings RTX Spark to the desktop
Dell is also introducing the Creator Edition Desktop, which brings the same RTX Spark superchip and up to 128GB of unified memory into a compact desktop chassis.
Unlike a laptop, the desktop doesn’t have to balance performance against battery life or the thermal constraints of a thin portable design. Dell says this allows the system to maintain high performance for longer periods.
That could make the machine particularly useful for lengthy renders, large 3D projects and extended AI training or fine-tuning sessions.
The Creator Edition Desktop is rated for up to 1 petaflop of FP4 computing performance and can support AI models with as many as 200 billion parameters, according to Dell.
The system is designed to keep AI agents working locally in the background while users continue with other creative or development tasks.
Dell reorganizes its AI workstation lineup
Dell is also bringing its high-end AI workstations under the Dell Pro Precision brand.
The former Dell Pro Max with GB10 is now the Dell Pro Precision with GB10, while the Dell Pro Max with GB300 becomes the Dell Pro Precision with GB300.
The rebranding places these systems alongside Dell’s broader professional workstation portfolio, which is aimed at demanding workloads such as simulation, rendering, 3D modeling, large datasets and AI development.
Dell Pro Precision with GB300 brings Windows to high-end AI
The Dell Pro Precision with GB300 represents the most powerful system in the announcement.
Importantly, Dell plans to offer the GB300 workstation with Windows, allowing enterprise teams to incorporate high-end AI computing into existing Windows environments.
This could be significant for organizations that traditionally use Linux-based systems for AI development while relying on Windows for their everyday productivity, engineering and creative applications.
Dell says the Windows version can be deployed within existing enterprise infrastructure without requiring organizations to introduce new operating-system changes or group policies.
The workstation uses the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip and can reach up to 20 petaflops of FP4 computing performance. It also provides 748GB of coherent memory and is designed to support AI models with up to 1 trillion parameters locally.
Dell’s MaxCool cooling technology is designed to sustain the workstation’s performance during continuous workloads. The company claims up to five times greater cooling efficiency with the system.
Windows and Linux AI tools can coexist
For developers who still need Linux-based AI frameworks, the Windows configuration offers another advantage through Windows Subsystem for Linux.
WSL allows developers to access the NVIDIA CUDA ecosystem and Linux AI frameworks from within Windows without requiring a separate Linux installation or dual-boot configuration.
That means developers can work with familiar Windows applications while accessing Linux-oriented AI development tools in the same environment.
For enterprise teams, this could help reduce the friction between everyday Windows workflows and increasingly sophisticated AI development requirements.
Dell’s approach targets the rise of agentic AI
Dell’s announcement reflects a broader shift in how AI computing is being positioned.
Rather than treating AI as a cloud-only technology, the company is targeting users who need AI capabilities to remain available locally and continuously.
For individual creators, that means the ability to work with AI models alongside demanding video, 3D and design applications. For developers, it means experimenting with models and agents directly on their own hardware. For enterprise teams, the goal is to provide dedicated AI computing that can operate alongside existing Windows infrastructure.
The partnership with NVIDIA and Microsoft also gives Dell a way to combine NVIDIA’s AI and graphics ecosystem with Microsoft’s Windows software environment.
Availability and pricing
The XPS 16 Creator Edition will be available for pre-order in the United States through Best Buy beginning October 7, 2026, with availability through Dell.com expected soon afterward.
Dell says the Creator Edition Desktop is coming soon, while the Dell Pro Precision with GB300 running Windows is also scheduled to arrive at a later date.
The announcement does not provide pricing for the three newly announced systems.
