A3 vs X16-QE
Side-by-side mining comparison: specs, per-algorithm benchmarks, efficiency and current profitability.
| Type | ASIC | ASIC | |
| Power | 1280 W | 550 W | |
| Release | 2018-01 | 2024-09 | |
| Best opportunity |  SCPNetwork |  ETCNetwork | |
| Profit/day | $-2.43 | $0.12 | |
| Score | 33/100 | 67/100 | |
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Benchmarks by algorithm
Best available benchmark per device; efficiency = hashrate per watt.
| Algorithm | A3 | X16-QE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake (2b) | 820 GH/s1280 W · 640.6 MH/s/W | not supported | |
| Etchash | not supported | 1.75 GH/s550 W · 3.182 MH/s/W | |
| Ethash | not supported | 1.65 GH/s550 W · 3 MH/s/W |