Asset Depreciation Analysis

NVIDIA H100 Residual Value (US East)

Forecasted resale pricing for NVIDIA H100 inventory in the US East secondary market. Track depreciation curves against Hopper generation release cycles.

Updated: 2026-03-30Cadence: weeklySource: Live GLRI feed
Summary1 Data Sources

What is the residual value of NVIDIA H100 in US East?

The projected resale value of a used NVIDIA H100 in US East drops to $3 after 12 months (85% retention) and $2 after 24 months. Depreciation is faster in US East due to rapid refreshing of hyperscale clusters.

Key Data Points

  • Current FMV: $3
  • 12-Month Residual: 85%
  • 24-Month Residual: 70%
  • Generation: Hopper
Current FMV
$3
-15%
Year 1 Value
$3
Year 2 Value
$2

Market Analysis: NVIDIA H100 Lifespan

The NVIDIA H100 (Hopper) is currently experiencing standard depreciation in the US East market. With the release of Blackwell architecture, we project a 30% value erosion over the next 24 months.

Depreciation Drivers in US East

As a core hyperscale market, US East sees rapid hardware refreshing. Large cloud providers (CSPs) liquidate inventory aggressively to clear rack space for newer densities.

Capital Recovery Schedule (Est.)

Year 0 (Deploy)$3 (100%)
Year 1 (Fair Market Value)$3 (85%)
Year 2 (Secondary Sale)$2 (70%)
Critical Market Intelligence

The "NVIDIA H100 Decom" Guide

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

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