A3 vs X5
Side-by-side mining comparison: specs, per-algorithm benchmarks, efficiency and current profitability.
| Type | ASIC | ASIC | |
| Power | 1280 W | 1450 W | |
| Release | 2018-01 | 2021-01 | |
| Best opportunity |  SCPNetwork |  LTCNetwork | |
| Profit/day | $-2.43 | $-1.85 | |
| Score | 33/100 | 49/100 | |
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Benchmarks by algorithm
Best available benchmark per device; efficiency = hashrate per watt.
| Algorithm | A3 | X5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake (2b) | 820 GH/s1280 W · 640.6 MH/s/W | not supported | |
| Scrypt | not supported | 720 MH/s990 W · 727.3 kH/s/W |