NVIDIA's $14,000 Margin Gap: Normalizing H100 vs TPU v5p and Trainium2 Compute Costs

u/reap3r28 · Reddit — r/NVDA_Stock · February 19, 2026 at 15:33 · ⬆ 23 pts · 💬 24 comments  | View on Reddit ↗
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The author argues NVIDIA's high hardware margins are vulnerable because hyperscalers are building cheaper custom silicon.

NVDA — AVOID The author contends NVIDIA's H100 pricing at $21,163 per normalized compute unit reflects a scarcity premium, while Google and Amazon's custom silicon costs 60-70% less. Hyperscalers are not merely customers but are building a cheaper exit strategy, which could erode NVIDIA's 74% gross margin and pricing power. No specific time horizon is given.

NVIDIA's 74 percent gross margin is incredible right now, but this data shows a vulnerability. The hyperscalers are not just customers. They are actively building a cheaper exit strategy.

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Hyperscaler custom silicon threatens NVIDIA's pricing power and gross margin
The author contends NVIDIA's H100 pricing at $21,163 per normalized compute unit reflects a scarcity premium, while Google and Amazon's custom silicon costs 60-70% less. Hyperscalers are not merely customers but are building a cheaper exit strategy, which could erode NVIDIA's 74% gross margin and pricing power. No specific time horizon is given.
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