Nvidia launches $4,999 DGX Spark with 64GB as memory prices soar
New lower-memory configuration arrives as 128GB model price jumps 75% in a year, reflecting industry-wide LPDDR5X shortage.
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What to know
- Nvidia launched a 64GB DGX Spark for $4,999 as memory component prices remain elevated; the 128GB model now sells for $6,950, up 75% in a year.
- The new configuration targets local inference with efficient 27B-parameter models; two units can cluster for up to 1.7x performance and support larger models.
- Nvidia released Sync Cluster Assistant software to automate multi-node setup, removing barriers that previously required CLI configuration.
- The 64GB SKU costs 25% more than the 128GB version sold for at launch, illustrating how LPDDR5X shortages have compressed margins across the product line.
“Two 64GB units clustered together don't just double the memory. In NVIDIA's Qwen 3.8 27B test, two clustered 64 GB systems delivered up to 1.7x performance compared with a single system.”
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Nvidia Hardware manufacturerAcer, Asus, Dell, Gigabyte, HP, MSI Distribution partners
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Nvidia adds Sync Cluster Assistant and Model Launcher software tools
Nvidia announced two new software utilities for DGX Spark: the Sync Cluster Assistant, which automates multi-node cluster configuration without CLI tweaking, and Model Launcher, arriving late October, which simplifies downloading and launching models across single or clustered systems with OpenCode integration.
“As AI agents move from experiments into everyday development, increasingly capable open models are shrinking to fit on more devices, giving builders more to run locally.”
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first by Tom's Hardware, 11d ago · also COINOTAG, Techaeris, Superpower Daily, ServeTheHome, XDA Developers, Digital Trends +5
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NVIDIA announces 64 GB DGX Sparks!! 😲 Starting Friday, Oct. 23 The new configuration will be available from Acer, ASUS, Dell, Gigabyte, HP and MSI. Priced at $4,999
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NVIDIA DGX Spark 64GB will be available from 23 Oct 2026 starting at $4,999 [128GB MSRP last year was $3,999, now out-of-stock at $6,950.00] https://www. resetera.com/threads/1651084 # gaming # videogames # resetera
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Yuck. New Nvidia DGX Spark SKU has been de-specced to 64GB, cutting its memory in half, yet it sells at roughly the same street price as the previous 128GB version.
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Nvidia targets 27B-parameter models for 64GB configuration — The 64GB model is optimized for inference workloads running models in the 26-35 billion parameter range, such as Qwen 3.8 27B, which now fit comfortably within 32GB of RAM. Two 64GB units can cluster via NVIDIA Sync Cluster Assistant to deliver up to 1.7x performance improvement and support models up to 200 billion parameters.
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64GB model costs 25% more than 128GB version at launch despite half the memory — Analysis reveals the new 64GB configuration at $4,999 costs 25% more than the original 128GB DGX Spark sold for at launch, illustrating the impact of rising memory component costs. The Register noted this reflects broader memory pricing issues affecting the entire GB10 platform since its CES 2025 debut.
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128GB DGX Spark price surges 75% to $6,950 amid memory shortage — Nvidia raised the price of its 128GB DGX Spark to $6,950 on October 2, marking a roughly 75% increase from the previous year. The Register reported the jump stems from skyrocketing LPDDR5X memory prices, creating a broader memory crunch affecting AI hardware pricing.
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Nvidia announces 64GB DGX Spark at $4,999 — Nvidia unveiled a new 64GB configuration of its DGX Spark local AI workstation, priced at $4,999 and exclusive to manufacturer partners including Acer, Asus, Dell, Gigabyte, HP, and MSI. The system launches October 23 and retains the same Grace Blackwell GB10 chip, DGX OS, ConnectX-7 networking, and full NVIDIA AI software stack as the 128GB model.
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1 outlet NVIDIA's new DGX Spark has half the RAM and costs more than the original 128GB model did at launch
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