Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) data indicates NVIDIA GPU rental prices surged in 2026. This points to sustained high demand for AI computing power.
H200 chip prices climbed 160% year-to-date. Newer B200 chips increased 120%.
Older-generation GPUs, including the six-year-old A100, are appreciating in rental value. This defies typical depreciation curves.
This trend suggests AI-capable hardware supply struggles to meet intense industry demand.
A16z research found rental prices across all tracked models exceeded straight-line depreciation predictions. This reinforces a robust and growing market for NVIDIA's technology.