Whatsminer M36S+ vs Antminer S5
Side-by-side mining comparison: specs, per-algorithm benchmarks, efficiency and current profitability.
| Type | ASIC | ASIC | |
| Power | 5576 W | 590 W | |
| Release | 2023-05 | 2014-12 | |
| Best opportunity |  BTCNetwork |  BCHNetwork | |
| Profit/day | $-4.01 | $-1.09 | |
| Score | 55/100 | 49/100 | |
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Benchmarks by algorithm
Best available benchmark per device; efficiency = hashrate per watt.
| Algorithm | Whatsminer M36S+ | Antminer S5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHA-256 | 164 TH/s5576 W · 29.41 GH/s/W | 1.16 TH/s590 W · 1.966 GH/s/W |