Antminer KS5 (20Th) vs A21
Side-by-side mining comparison: specs, per-algorithm benchmarks, efficiency and current profitability.
| Type | ASIC | ASIC | |
| Power | 3000 W | 1800 W | |
| Release | 2024-03 | 2025-01 | |
| Best opportunity |  KASNetwork |  NEXNetwork | |
| Profit/day | $-1.53 | $2.50 | |
| Score | 59/100 | 66/100 | |
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Benchmarks by algorithm
Best available benchmark per device; efficiency = hashrate per watt.
| Algorithm | Antminer KS5 (20Th) | A21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHeavyHash | 20 TH/s3000 W · 6.667 GH/s/W | not supported | |
| NexaPoW | not supported | 3.4 GH/s1800 W · 1.889 MH/s/W |