Asset Depreciation Analysis

NVIDIA A100 Residual Value (Texas)

Forecasted resale pricing for NVIDIA A100 inventory in the Texas secondary market. Track depreciation curves against Ampere generation release cycles.

Updated: 2026-03-30Cadence: weeklySource: Live GLRI feed
Summary • 1 Data Sources

What is the residual value of NVIDIA A100 in Texas?

The projected resale value of a used NVIDIA A100 in Texas drops to $2 after 12 months (75% retention) and $1 after 24 months. Depreciation is faster in Texas due to rapid refreshing of hyperscale clusters.

Key Data Points

  • Current FMV: $2
  • 12-Month Residual: 75%
  • 24-Month Residual: 55%
  • Generation: Ampere
Current FMV
$2
-25%
Year 1 Value
$2
Year 2 Value
$1

Market Analysis: NVIDIA A100 Lifespan

The NVIDIA A100 (Ampere) is currently experiencing standard depreciation in the Texas market. With the release of Rubin architecture, we project a 45% value erosion over the next 24 months.

Depreciation Drivers in Texas

In emerging markets like Texas, hardware lifecycles are typically extended, supporting slightly higher residual values (+5-10% vs core hubs).

Capital Recovery Schedule (Est.)

Year 0 (Deploy)$2 (100%)
Year 1 (Fair Market Value)$2 (75%)
Year 2 (Secondary Sale)$1 (55%)
Critical Market Intelligence

The "NVIDIA A100 Decom" Guide

  • The "Liquidation Cliff": Month 24 inflection point.
  • List of bulk buyers in Texas.
  • Tax implications of early asset disposal.

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