Benchmark data from Geekbench has surfaced just ahead of Computex 2025, highlighting the imminent arrival of NVIDIA´s new Arm-based GB10 Grace Blackwell superchip. The leaks suggest that this processor, which targets high-end workstations and Artificial Intelligence applications, is poised to compete directly with established Arm and x86 CPUs. Companies like ASUS and Dell are reportedly integrating the GB10 into their forthcoming products, and NVIDIA is already deploying it in its Project DIGITS Artificial Intelligence supercomputer—a device first unveiled at CES 2025, with a yet-to-be-confirmed purchase price and an expected release later this month.
The leaked benchmarks reveal minor inconsistencies, such as the chipset appearing as Armv8 rather than the expected Armv9 architecture. Despite these anomalies, the GB10’s technical specifications include Cortex-X925 cores capable of reaching clock speeds up to 3.9 GHz. Performance results indicate that the GB10 delivers competitive single-core performance that rivals leading Arm and x86 processors. Nevertheless, Apple´s latest M4 Max processors continue to hold a lead in certain single-core metrics, underscoring the intense competition at the top of the workstation-grade processor market.
Alongside the GB10 debut, NVIDIA is anticipated to introduce additional Arm-based processors like the N1 and N1X at Computex 2025—a move that corresponds with MediaTek CEO Dr. Rick Tsai’s scheduled keynote at the event. The combination of new hardware and strategic partnerships signals NVIDIA´s intent to disrupt the high-performance computing landscape. If successful, the GB10 and its variants could accelerate the adoption of Arm architectures in data centers, desktops, and Artificial Intelligence-focused systems, challenging dominant players and further diversifying the chipset ecosystem.
