NVIDIA’s Older GPUs Remain in Demand, Implications for CoreWeave
Older NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs) continue to command rental prices, according to a recent GPU rental benchmark. The H100 SXM was priced at $3.17 per hour and the A100 SXM4 at $1.05 per hour as of September 7, 2026. While this highlights NVIDIA’s durable product lifecycle, it does not guarantee strong returns for companies like CoreWeave that rely on GPU rental income to offset costs such as power, operations, and financing. CoreWeave reported second-quarter revenue of $2.575 billion with adjusted EBITDA at $1.510 billion but still incurred a net loss of $626 million due in part to high interest expenses. The company’s profitability depends on factors beyond rental rates including utilization, contract terms and operating costs. The market signal from GPU demand is positive for NVIDIA's long-term value proposition but remains incomplete as an indicator of CoreWeave’s financial health or shareholder returns.
Topics: CoreWeave financials GPU rentals NVIDIA hardware lifecycle