Epoch AI(@EpochAIResearch):Servers account for 60% of the total cost of owning a 1 GW AI data center. A typical 1 GW AI data center costs about $38B in up-front capital and $0.9B/year to operate. Annualizing the capital expenses over equipment lifespans, that equates to $8.5B/year, with $5B for servers.

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Servers account for 60% of the total cost of owning a 1 GW AI data center. A typical 1 GW AI data center costs about $38B in up-front capital and $0.9B/year to operate. Annualizing the capital expenses over equipment lifespans, that equates to $8.5B/year, with $5B for servers.