Antminer S3 vs Antminer S9 Hydro (18Th)
Side-by-side mining comparison: specs, per-algorithm benchmarks, efficiency and current profitability.
| Type | ASIC | ASIC | |
| Power | 366 W | 1728 W | |
| Release | 2014-07 | 2018-08 | |
| Best opportunity |  BTCNetwork |  BCHNetwork | |
| Profit/day | $-0.68 | $-2.67 | |
| Score | 49/100 | 49/100 | |
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Benchmarks by algorithm
Best available benchmark per device; efficiency = hashrate per watt.
| Algorithm | Antminer S3 | Antminer S9 Hydro (18Th) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHA-256 | 478 GH/s366 W · 1.306 GH/s/W | 18 TH/s1728 W · 10.42 GH/s/W |