GPUs follow an entropic decay curve where value remains stable for 12-18 months, then drops 40-60% immediately upon next-generation announcements.
Understanding GPU residual values is critical for lease vs buy decisions, refinancing strategies, and balance sheet optimization. Track real-time secondary market values and depreciation curves across all major GPU models.
65-75%
After 24 months
45-55%
After 24 months
30-40%
Year 1 typical
Active
High liquidity
GPU residual values directly impact your total cost of ownership (TCO) and return on investment (ROI) across multiple financing scenarios. Whether you're evaluating lease vs buy economics, planning equipment refreshes, or structuring asset-backed financing, residual projections are foundational.
For leased GPUs, higher residual values reduce monthly lease payments and improve IRR calculations. For owned assets, they determine refinancing capacity and provide downside protection in secondary markets. Infrastructure funds and lenders rely on conservative residual curves to underwrite AI datacenter projects.
The rapid pace of GPU innovation creates unique depreciation dynamics. Next-generation releases, competitive positioning, and market demand all influence how values decay over 24-60 month holding periods. Understanding these patterns is essential for board-ready financial models.
Projected B200 residual values at 12/24/36 months in EU Core using market and secondary pricing inputs.
Projected B200 residual values at 12/24/36 months in Texas using market and secondary pricing inputs.
Projected B200 residual values at 12/24/36 months in US Central using market and secondary pricing inputs.
Projected B200 residual values at 12/24/36 months in US East using market and secondary pricing inputs.
Projected B200 residual values at 12/24/36 months in US West using market and secondary pricing inputs.
Projected B200 residual values at 12/24/36 months in Virginia using market and secondary pricing inputs.
Projected H100 residual values at 12/24/36 months in EU Core using market and secondary pricing inputs.
Projected H100 residual values at 12/24/36 months in Texas using market and secondary pricing inputs.
Projected H100 residual values at 12/24/36 months in US Central using market and secondary pricing inputs.
Explore 15 more residual value analyses
Consider a 36-month lease for 8x H100 GPUs with a total equipment value of $240,000:
Impact: $1,450/month savings (35% reduction)
A 20-point increase in residual value reduces monthly payments by ~35%, demonstrating why accurate residual projections are critical for competitive lease pricing and lender underwriting.
Track H100/A100/B200 lease rate trends - core market data
Open Free ToolCurrent market lease pricing across all major GPU models and regions.
View rates →Deep-dive guides on lease vs buy analysis and residual risk management.
Browse guides →Get board-ready financial models with residual projections and sensitivity analysis.
Learn more →