Top coin
Top profit
$-1.08/ day7d median $-1.08 · $-1.08 to $-1.08
Best hashrate
1.16 TH/sSHA-256
Power
590 W
Profit calculator
Your electricity price and fleet size against today's most profitable coins for this device.
* At $0.08/kWh. Adjust in the mining calculator.
Worth switching?
Bitcoin is currently 23.1% more profitable than Bitcoin Cash on this device, and has been ahead for 23 h 59 min.
BCH$-2.06/day
BTC$-1.58/dayHigh confidence · 95/100Switching has its own costs (downtime, payout thresholds, pool minimums). This compares gross mining economics only. See what the estimate does not model.
Performance per algorithm
Measured hashrate and power draw; these numbers feed every profit figure on the site.
| Algorithm | Hashrate | Power | Efficiency | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHA-256 | 1.16 TH/s | 590 W | 1.966 GH/s/W | 2026-08-29 |
Live market value
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Frequently asked questions about the Bitmain Antminer S5
What hashrate does the Bitmain Antminer S5 reach?
The Antminer S5 reaches 1.16 TH/s on SHA-256 at around 590 W.
How much can the Bitmain Antminer S5 earn per day?
At current network conditions the Antminer S5 earns about $0.05 per day mining BTC, for $-1.08 of profit at $0.08/kWh. Use the calculator above for your own electricity price.
Is the Bitmain Antminer S5 still worth it?
Mining stays profitable with the Antminer S5 as long as your electricity costs less than $0.0034 per kWh at today's rates.
Which coins can the Bitmain Antminer S5 mine?
The most profitable options today are BTC, BCH, TRC — the full ranking is in the profit calculator above.