Asset Depreciation Analysis

NVIDIA H100 Residual Value (Virginia)

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

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

What is the residual value of NVIDIA H100 in Virginia?

The projected resale value of a used NVIDIA H100 in Virginia drops to $3 after 12 months (85% retention) and $2 after 24 months. Depreciation is faster in Virginia 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 Virginia market. With the release of Blackwell architecture, we project a 30% value erosion over the next 24 months.

Depreciation Drivers in Virginia

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

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 Virginia.
  • Tax implications of early asset disposal.

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