Key Takeaways
1. The Nvidia DGX Spark features a 20-core ARM CPU, Blackwell architecture GPU, and 128 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, priced at $4,539.
2. MSI’s EdgeXpert AI model is available for $2,999 and showcases both AI and gaming capabilities on the DGX Spark platform.
3. All DGX Spark systems theoretically match the processing power of the GeForce RTX 5070, enhanced by 128 GB system memory.
4. The MSI EdgeXpert AI successfully emulates PlayStation 3 games at around 60 FPS at 1080p, demonstrating its gaming potential.
5. While primarily designed for AI applications, the DGX Spark platform also effectively handles gaming tasks.
The Nvidia DGX Spark was launched nearly a month ago, featuring a 20-core ARM CPU, a Blackwell architecture GPU, and 128 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, among other specs. The Founders Edition is currently priced at $4,539 on Amazon and has been available since mid-October, but other manufacturers like MSI took some time to release their versions.
MSI’s EdgeXpert AI
Recently, ETA Prime managed to get his hands on MSI’s model, which is marketed as the EdgeXpert AI for a price of $2,999. Although it’s aimed at AI applications, the YouTuber also showcased its gaming capabilities on the Nvidia DGX Spark platform. In theory, all DGX Spark systems have the same processing power as the GeForce RTX 5070, with the added advantage of 128 GB system memory.
Gaming Performance
In the video below, the MSI EdgeXpert AI demonstrates smooth emulation of PlayStation 3 games like Skate 3 via RPCS3. With an average of about 60 FPS at 1080p, it’s apparent that the DGX Spark platform has potential for higher resolution emulation. Likewise, Xbox games can be run using Xemu, with ETA Prime successfully playing Forza Motorsport at the same resolution. Although Nvidia’s primary goal for the DGX Spark wasn’t gaming, this AI workstation still shows it can handle gaming tasks effectively even just after its launch.
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