Morgan Stanley
May 24, 2026
Nvidia Vera Rubin Rack Cost Analysis
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Nvidia's upcoming Vera Rubin rack is projected to cost $7.8 million, driven by a 435% increase in memory costs and significant content growth in PCBs and power systems.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The upcoming Nvidia Vera Rubin rack is estimated to cost approximately US$7.8 million, nearly doubling the cost of the current GB300 rack.
- 2.Memory is the primary driver of cost increases, expected to surge 435% and account for 25-30% of the total rack bill of materials.
- 3.ODM value-added is expected to increase by 35-40% due to complexity, though gross margins may decline due to high component costs.
Table of Contents
- Summary of findings
- Rubin ODM value-added
- Consignment business model
- Memory content
- PCB content
- MLCC content
- ABF substrate content
- AI server power upgrade path
- Liquid cooling content
- ODM value-added
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Authors
Howard KaoTyler Durden
Securities
NVDA2317 TW2382.TWUnimicron2308.TW
Themes
AI Infrastructure Supercycle ExpansionComponent Cost InflationAdvanced Cooling and Power Logistics
Regions
North AmericaAsia PacificUnited States
