Asus launches $2999 mini AI supercomputer, Ascent GX10

Asus has introduced the Ascent GX10, a new mini AI supercomputer. It is powered by Nvidia's Grace Blackwell GB10 Superchip and is priced at $2,999. The Ascent GX10 offers 1,000 TOPS of AI processing power. It is designed to help developers and researchers run large AI models directly from their desks without relying on cloud services. The system can handle models with up to 200 billion parameters. Unlike Nvidia's DGX Spark, which costs $3,999 and has more storage, the GX10 provides a competitive alternative with strong performance but less memory. It features 128GB of unified memory and includes a 20-core Grace Arm CPU for enhanced data processing. KuoWei Chao, General Manager of Asus IoT and NUC Business Group, highlighted the importance of this device for developers. He stated that it allows for innovation in AI right from personal workspaces. The GX10's design includes NVLink-C2C, which significantly boosts memory sharing between the CPU and GPU. This feature enhances performance for various AI tasks. The system also allows two units to be linked to manage even larger models. Pre-orders for the Ascent GX10 will begin in the second quarter of 2025. While Asus has not confirmed final pricing details, the expected cost is $2,999, making it an attractive option for AI developers looking for powerful hardware.