X16-QE vs A3
Side-by-side mining comparison: specs, per-algorithm benchmarks, efficiency and current profitability.
| Type | ASIC | ASIC | |
| Power | 550 W | 1280 W | |
| Release | 2024-09 | 2018-01 | |
| Best opportunity |  ETCNetwork |  SCNetwork | |
| Profit/day | $0.35 | $-1.63 | |
| Score | 71/100 | 28/100 | |
| View details → | View details → |
Benchmarks by algorithm
Best available benchmark per device; efficiency = hashrate per watt.
| Algorithm | X16-QE | A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake (2b) | not supported | 820 GH/s1280 W · 640.6 MH/s/W | |
| Etchash | 1.75 GH/s550 W · 3.182 MH/s/W | not supported | |
| Ethash | 1.65 GH/s550 W · 3 MH/s/W | not supported |