Microsoft Optimizes Windows for 128GB RTX Spark Laptops as Copilot Plus Features Slip to 2027
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Updated · The Verge · Oct 15
Microsoft Optimizes Windows for 128GB RTX Spark Laptops as Copilot Plus Features Slip to 2027
3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Oct 15
Summary
Microsoft tailored Windows for Nvidia’s Arm-based RTX Spark laptops around three priorities: local AI agents, game compatibility, and unified-memory performance on systems with up to 128GB.
A new Windows setup flow lets users install supported agents in two clicks through the Microsoft Store, with Hermes, Perplexity, and OpenClaw available at launch, though early testing still showed setup glitches.
Prism emulation has been tuned specifically for RTX Spark’s microarchitecture, and Microsoft says monthly updates are improving x64 app compatibility while anti-cheat support now enables titles including Fortnite, Counter-Strike 2, and Dota 2.
Gaming performance is positioned as portable rather than high-end, with many emulated AAA games reaching about 60fps at 1440p on medium settings using DLSS performance.
Copilot Plus PC features such as Recall are missing at launch and are expected to reach Windows Insiders later this year, with fuller RTX Spark availability not expected until next year.