Antminer S5 vs Whatsminer M3
Side-by-side mining comparison: specs, per-algorithm benchmarks, efficiency and current profitability.
| Type | ASIC | ASIC | |
| Power | 590 W | 2000 W | |
| Release | 2014-12 | 2018-01 | |
| Best opportunity |  BCHNetwork | BCHNetwork | |
| Profit/day | $-1.09 | $-3.40 | |
| Score | 49/100 | 49/100 | |
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Benchmarks by algorithm
Best available benchmark per device; efficiency = hashrate per watt.
| Algorithm | Antminer S5 | Whatsminer M3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHA-256 | 1.16 TH/s590 W · 1.966 GH/s/W | 12 TH/s2000 W · 6 GH/s/W |