KS3 vs X16-Q
Side-by-side mining comparison: specs, per-algorithm benchmarks, efficiency and current profitability.
| Type | ASIC | ASIC | |
| Power | 3200 W | 620 W | |
| Release | 2023-09 | 2023-05 | |
| Best opportunity |  KASNetwork |  ETCNetwork | |
| Profit/day | $-4.56 | $0.14 | |
| Score | 49/100 | 68/100 | |
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Benchmarks by algorithm
Best available benchmark per device; efficiency = hashrate per watt.
| Algorithm | KS3 | X16-Q | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| KHeavyHash | 8 TH/s3200 W · 2.5 GH/s/W | not supported |