KS5M vs X16-QE
Side-by-side mining comparison: specs, per-algorithm benchmarks, efficiency and current profitability.
| Type | ASIC | ASIC | |
| Power | 3400 W | 550 W | |
| Release | 2024-05 | 2024-09 | |
| Best opportunity |  KASNetwork |  ETCNetwork | |
| Profit/day | $-3.48 | $0.31 | |
| Score | 48/100 | 70/100 | |
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Benchmarks by algorithm
Best available benchmark per device; efficiency = hashrate per watt.
| Algorithm | KS5M | X16-QE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| KHeavyHash | 15 TH/s3400 W · 4.412 GH/s/W | not supported |