Asset Depreciation Analysis

NVIDIA H200 Residual Value (US West)

Forecasted resale pricing for NVIDIA H200 inventory in the US West secondary market. Track depreciation curves against Hopper generation release cycles.

Updated: 2026-03-30Cadence: weeklySource: Live GLRI feed
Summary • 6 Data Sources

What is the residual value of NVIDIA H200 in US West?

The projected resale value of a used NVIDIA H200 in US West drops to $2 after 12 months (80% retention) and $1 after 24 months. Depreciation is faster in US West due to rapid refreshing of hyperscale clusters.

Key Data Points

  • Current FMV: $2
  • 12-Month Residual: 80%
  • 24-Month Residual: 60%
  • Generation: Hopper
Current FMV
$2
-20%
Year 1 Value
$2
Year 2 Value
$1

Market Analysis: NVIDIA H200 Lifespan

The NVIDIA H200 (Hopper) is currently experiencing standard depreciation in the US West market. With the release of Blackwell architecture, we project a 40% value erosion over the next 24 months.

Depreciation Drivers in US West

As a core hyperscale market, US West 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)$2 (100%)
Year 1 (Fair Market Value)$2 (80%)
Year 2 (Secondary Sale)$1 (60%)
Critical Market Intelligence

The "NVIDIA H200 Decom" Guide

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

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