ASUS has launched the Ascent GX10 in India, a desktop AI workstation.
The system uses the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip and supports the full NVIDIA AI software stack.
The GX10 features a 20-core NVIDIA Grace CPU and an NVIDIA Blackwell GPU, offering up to 1 petaflop of AI performance.
It comes with 128GB of unified LPDDR5x memory, capable of handling models with up to 200 billion parameters. The compact system measures 150 x 150 x 51mm and weighs 1.48kg.
Two units can be linked via NVIDIA ConnectX-7 interfaces to double performance to 2 petaflops, with 256GB memory and 8TB storage.
Storage options include 1TB and 2TB M.2 NVMe SSDs (PCIe 4.0 x4) and a 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 SSD. Cooling is managed with a seven-level fan system, heat pipes, ultrawide fins, and twin 140 x 80mm fans.
Other specifications include ARM v9.2-A CPU, integrated NVIDIA GPU, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5, 10G LAN, and NVIDIA DGX OS.
Rear ports include multiple USB-C ports, HDMI 2.1, NVIDIA ConnectX-7 NIC, and 10G LAN. The front has a power button. The system supports up to 240W via USB-C PD 3.1, drawing a maximum of 180W.
ASUS Ascent GX10
- Operating System: Ubuntu Linux
- Wireless Connectivity: AW-EM637 Wi-Fi 7 (Gig+), Bluetooth 5.4, 2×2
- LAN: 10G Gigabit Ethernet
- Dimensions: 150 × 150 × 51 mm (5.91 × 5.91 × 2.01 in)
- Weight: 1.48 kg
- CPU: ARM v9.2-A CPU (GB10)
- Chipset: Integrated
- Graphics: NVIDIA Blackwell GPU (GB10, integrated)
- Memory: 128 GB LPDDR5x, unified system memory
- Storage Options:
- 1TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD
- 2TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD
- 4TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 5.0 SSD
- I/O Port Front/Side: 1 × Power button
- I/O Ports Back:
- 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, 20Gbps, Alternate Mode (DisplayPort 2.1)
- 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C with PD in (180W EPR PD3.1 SPEC)
- 1 × HDMI 2.1
- 1 × NVIDIA® ConnectX®-7 SmartNIC
- 1 × 10G LAN
- 1 × Kensington Lock
- Power Supply: 240W Adapter
- Color: Stellar Grey
ASUS Ascent GX10 Price and Availability
The ASUS Ascent GX10 will be available in India at a price of INR450,000 (approx. PHP294,199).