Asset Depreciation Analysis

NVIDIA A100 Residual Value (US Central)

Forecasted resale pricing for NVIDIA A100 inventory in the US Central 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 US Central?

The projected resale value of a used NVIDIA A100 in US Central drops to $2 after 12 months (75% retention) and $1 after 24 months. Depreciation is faster in US Central 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 US Central market. With the release of Rubin architecture, we project a 45% value erosion over the next 24 months.

Depreciation Drivers in US Central

In emerging markets like US Central, 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 US Central.
  • Tax implications of early asset disposal.

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