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NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor Developer Kit for local AI.

With 128 GB it runs Qwen3.8 27B (needs 22.7 GB). 90 models fit.

Memory128 GB

Shared between CPU and graphics.

Bandwidth273 GB/s

Higher means faster answers.

PriceFrom about $5,499

As of 2026-10-15. Check before buying.

Which models fit

By memory option.

Usable: 75% on Macs and shared-memory PCs, VRAM minus 1 GB on graphics cards (estimates).
MemoryUsableModels that fitBest three
128 GB96 GB90Qwen3.8 27B (22.7 GB), K2 Horizon MoVA 36B-A4B (28.1 GB), Qwen3.5 27B (21.5 GB)
Speed

Published speeds.

Measured by others, with sources. Not our tests.

No published speed found yet.

Questions

Short answers.

What is the best local LLM for the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor Developer Kit?
With 128 GB, Qwen3.8 27B (needs 22.7 GB, AA 33.7). 90 of 124 models fit.
How much does the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor Developer Kit cost?
From about $5,499 (as of 2026-10-15). 2026 prices are inflated by the memory-chip shortage; check before buying.

Specs from NVIDIA – Jetson Thor specs (128GB, 273 GB/s, 40–130W) (2026-10-15). Prices are approximate and dated; 2026 prices are inflated by the memory-chip shortage.

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# NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor Developer Kit for local AI

URL: https://insidethemachine.ai/machines/jetson-agx-thor
Type: Dev kit. Chip: Jetson T5000 (Blackwell). Memory: unified, options 128 GB. Bandwidth: 273 GB/s. Spec source: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/autonomous-machines/embedded-systems/jetson-thor/ (2026-10-15).
Price: from about $5,499 (2026-10-15, approximate). Status: current.

## Which models fit

| memory GB | usable GB | models that fit | best 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 | 96 | 90 | Qwen3.8 27B (22.7 GB), K2 Horizon MoVA 36B-A4B (28.1 GB), Qwen3.5 27B (21.5 GB) |

## Published speeds

None found yet.

Notes: Launched at $3,499; raised to $5,499 in NVIDIA's July 2026 Jetson repricing (CNX Software). Robotics-oriented; same bandwidth as DGX Spark.

## Questions

**What is the best local LLM for the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor Developer Kit?**
With 128 GB, Qwen3.8 27B (needs 22.7 GB, AA 33.7). 90 of 124 models fit.

**How much does the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor Developer Kit cost?**
From about $5,499 (as of 2026-10-15). 2026 prices are inflated by the memory-chip shortage; check before buying.