The Digital Lettuce Problem: Why H100 Depreciation Is Accelerating
If you’re modeling H100s like traditional server hardware, you’re probably overestimating residual value.
I call it the “Digital Lettuce” problem: the asset looks great on Day 1 — then it wilts fast.
Why H100 depreciation is accelerating
- New GPU generations and platform refreshes compress resale windows
- Demand shifts quickly — workloads, power/cooling constraints, export rules, customer requirements
- Value is tied to “right now” performance-per-watt and availability, not just age
What CFOs should rethink
- Shorter useful-life assumptions (and more conservative salvage values)
- Month-by-month market checks vs. annual true-ups
- Exit planning at acquisition — when, where, and how you’ll remarket
At GPU Resource, we help businesses track aftermarket reality and build a disposition plan before the curve turns against them. If you’re holding H100s on a 3–5 year server curve, we’re happy to compare notes.
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