A3 vs X16-Q
Side-by-side mining comparison: specs, per-algorithm benchmarks, efficiency and current profitability.
| Type | ASIC | ASIC | |
| Power | 1280 W | 620 W | |
| Release | 2018-01 | 2023-05 | |
| Best opportunity |  SCNetwork |  ETCNetwork | |
| Profit/day | $-1.61 | $0.26 | |
| Score | 28/100 | 69/100 | |
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Benchmarks by algorithm
Best available benchmark per device; efficiency = hashrate per watt.
| Algorithm | A3 | X16-Q | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake (2b) | 820 GH/s1280 W · 640.6 MH/s/W | not supported | |
| Etchash | not supported | 1.95 GH/s620 W · 3.145 MH/s/W | |
| Ethash | not supported | 1.95 GH/s630 W · 3.095 MH/s/W |