Jensen Huang: A100 GPU Can Remain in Service Until 2029, NVIDIA Computing Power Has Asset Attributes

TechFlow reports, August 13, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang stated that A100 GPU clusters will remain available from 2020 to 2029, emphasizing that the core value of the NVIDIA computing platform lies not only in the chips themselves, but also in CUDA providing a unified platform for developers and NVIDIA engineers, enabling Ampere, Hopper, and Blackwell architectures to continue receiving upgrades throughout their usage lifecycle.

He further pointed out that CUDA enhances the versatility of NVIDIA computing power, and versatility enhances its substitutability; substitutability drives higher utilization rates and extends service life, making NVIDIA computing power a productive asset with the characteristics of being leasable, durable, and financeable.

Earlier reports, CoreWeave has extended its NVIDIA A100 lease contract to 2029.